A business has been charged over a gas explosion that killed a 24-year-old tradesman.
The refrigeration mechanic was killed instantly when his work van exploded in the driveway of his home. He had pressurised flammable gas cylinders in his vehicle when the accident happened.
The Northern Territory Work Health Authority alleges the company was in breach of an employer's general statutory duty of care. The charge has been laid under provisions of the Workplace Health and Safety Act that was in force at the time of the accident.
The maximum penalty for the charge is $650,000.
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Source: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-15/gas-explosion-company-charged-paddy-bird-dies/4466112?section=nt
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