AAA Trailers fined $225,000 after falling axle seriously injures worker
02 Nov 2026•BlueSafe Team•Source: SafeWork NSW
AAA Trailers Pty Ltd has been convicted and fined $225,000 in the Industrial Court of NSW following a SafeWork NSW prosecution over a worker’s serious injuries.
The incident occurred on 7 September 2023. A worker was underneath a trailer when a 350kg axle fell on him, causing serious injuries.
The company pleaded guilty to an offence under section 32 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 for failing to meet its duty to workers under section 19(1).
The judgment is available on the NSW Caselaw website. AAA Trailers Pty Ltd has the right to appeal its sentence.
SafeWork Commissioner Janet Schorer said: “Management of work health and safety risks is an obligation under work health and safety laws.”
“Having an awareness and assessment of the risks, along with implementation of safe systems of work, is key to preventing incidents such as this one.”
Workers can raise workplace health and safety concerns anonymously with SafeWork NSW by calling 13 10 50 or using the Speak Up Save Lives website. Resources are also available to business owners and workers to help manage risks associated with working in and around heavy vehicles or trailers.
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