A construction company working on upgrades to a highway has been fined $250,000 after one of its workers was crushed to death by a roller.
The 31-year-old labourer was on his second day on the job on a road upgrade project. He was helping to lay asphalt when a three-tonne multi-wheeled roller ran over him.
The worker was spraying the stationary roller when the operator accidentally released the brakes, causing the vehicle to lurch forward and roll over him.
A WorkCover investigation subsequently found the company failed to properly train or supervise the man.
NSW Finance Minister Greg Pearce says the fine is a reminder to maintain safety protocols.
"This tragedy could have been avoided had there been the right instruction and the vehicle properly maintained," He said in a statement.
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Source: http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1727634/Company-fined-after-worker-fatally-crushed
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