Enforcement/whs-qldQLD

WorkSafe Queensland industrial manslaughter conviction

criminal conviction15 May 2023Penalty $3.00M

Respondent

Brisbane Auto Recycling Pty Ltd (and former director Asadullah Hussaini)

Facts

Worker killed when struck by a reversing forklift at an auto recycling yard. Multiple WHS failures identified.

Outcome

First successful Qld industrial manslaughter conviction; $3M fine on company + suspended prison sentence for director.

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https://worksafe.qld.gov.au

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