AR Constructions: WorkSafe WA prosecution

criminal fine22 June 2026Penalty $1.75M

Respondent

AR Constructions

Facts

Steel erector on a Malaga industrial site; in July 2024 a non-rated, non-compliant lifting lug failed and a suspended steel column fell on a rigger, killing him. Directors knew the lug was unrated but kept it in use. Highest fine ever under WA workplace safety laws.

Outcome

AR Constructions was fined $1,750,000 in the Magistrates Court (WA) - Midland (22 June 2026). Other orders: costs $2,661.

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https://www.worksafe.wa.gov.au/announcements/record-175-million-fine-construction-company-over-worker-death

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