Almond grower faces charges over forklift injury
09 June 2026•BlueSafe Team•Source: WorkSafe VIC
Olam Orchards Pty Ltd faces two charges over an alleged failure to provide a safe working environment. The case is listed for a filing hearing at Mildura Magistrates' Court on 10 June 2026.
The almond grower has been charged under section 21(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act with failing to provide a working environment that was safe and free of risks to health.
WorkSafe alleges Olam Orchards breached section 21(2)(a) of the OHS Act because it did not provide and maintain safe systems of work.
The company is also alleged to have breached regulation 109(1)(d) of the OHS Regulations by failing to reduce the risk of collisions between powered mobile plant and pedestrians.
A filing hearing for the matter is scheduled at Mildura Magistrates' Court on 10 June 2026.
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