Enforcement/worksafe-vicVIC

WorkSafe Victoria — first industrial manslaughter conviction

criminal conviction31 Aug 2023Penalty $1.30M

Respondent

LH Holding Management Pty Ltd

Facts

Worker died after being crushed by a falling steel beam at a construction site. Company found to have negligently caused the death.

Outcome

First Vic industrial manslaughter conviction; $1.3M fine imposed.

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https://worksafe.vic.gov.au/news

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