Fenner Dunlop fined $212,500 after worker struck by metal debris
31 July 2026•BlueSafe Team•Source: SafeWork NSW
Fenner Dunlop Australia Pty Ltd has been convicted and fined $212,500 after a worker suffered serious injuries when struck by metal debris while working on a bucket elevator conveyer.
The District Court of NSW imposed the fine following a prosecution brought by SafeWork NSW. The incident occurred on 13 February 2022.
Fenner Dunlop Australia pleaded guilty to an offence under section 32 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. The company failed to meet its health and safety duty to workers under section 19(1) of the Act.
The company can appeal its sentence. The full judgment is available on the NSW Caselaw website.
SafeWork NSW identifies the prevention of injuries involving mobile plant, vehicles and fixed machinery as an area for action in its regulatory priorities. Its release describes injuries involving fixed machinery as preventable and occurring across NSW industries, with risk controls for moving plant and fixed machinery well known.
The release highlights risk awareness and assessment, together with the implementation of safe systems of work, as important in reducing incidents involving moving plant and fixed machinery. Resources on managing risks associated with plant, machinery and equipment are available to business owners and workers on the SafeWork NSW website.
Workers concerned about workplace health and safety can report their concerns anonymously to SafeWork by calling 13 10 50 or using the Speak Up Save Lives website.
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