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enforceable undertakings results

On 25 July 2022, a worker at the University of Waikato's campus was changing a compressed industrial cylinder containing high-purity oxygen. When the cylinder was turned on, an explosion occurred, resulting in a fireball. The worker, who was in close proximity, was engulfed in the blast and sustained serious injuries.

Education and training

On 4 January 2022, two workers were undertaking a pre-start sanitisation clean of the processing area and equipment at SFF’s Hokitika processing plant when they inhaled a hazardous substance, resulting in hospitalisation.

Manufacturing

On 3 May 2022, a worker was inside the guarded perimeter fence of a mesh welding machine assisting with fault finding and minor repairs when the machine restarted, trapping him between the conveyor bars and causing serious impact injuries.

Manufacturing

On 24 March 2022, while driving down the carriageway to exit the education provider's site, the victim's car collided with an unsecured steel boom gate that had been blown into the carriageway by a gust of wind, resulting in severe injuries.

Education and training

On 25 April 2022, while working as a forklift driver at Trevelyan’s site in Te Puke, the victim was struck by another forklift while walking behind it as it was reversing. The incident caused severe injuries to his lower left leg, leading to amputation below the knee.

Postal, transport and warehousing

On 7 July 2021, during commissioning activities at Rotokawa Power Station, fluids with significantly different temperatures unintentionally mixed, resulting in a severe steam hammer event that damaged valves and pipework, leading to the loss of steam containment. No injuries were sustained.

Geothermal

On 20 December 2021, while operating a docking saw and trimming ragged ends of timber, a worker suffered serious injuries to his hand when he was struck by the saw’s blade.

Manufacturing

On 30 August 2021, a member of the public collided with the rear of a stationary Police mobile speed camera vehicle on the Upper Harbour Motorway near Greenhithe. The collision resulted in the death of the motorist and caused serious injuries to the Police worker who was thrown from the vehicle.

Postal, transport and warehousing, Public administration and safety, Public sector

On 15 November 2021, while clearing geese from the airport runway, a pyrotechnic cartridge ignited in the victim's hand causing serious injuries.

Postal, transport and warehousing

On 7 December 2020, two students and a worker were trapped in a sea cave on an excursion to the Poor Knights Marine Reserve. All suffered cuts and abrasions; the children suffered emotional trauma.

Adventure activities

On 16 March 2020, while working onsite unloading general waste, the victim was struck by a loader and crushed between the back of the loader and the trailer of his truck.

Waste services

On 30 October 2019, while cycling to navigate a construction worksite, the victim collided with a truck.

Building and construction

We have accepted an enforceable undertaking from Hiway Stabilizers NZ Limited.

Building and construction

We have accepted an enforceable undertaking from Inframax Construction Limited.

Building and construction

We have accepted an enforceable undertaking from SICON Limited.

Building and construction

We have accepted an enforceable undertaking from Ryman after an incident on 09 January 2018.

Health care and social assistance

We have accepted an enforceable undertaking from Pengellys after an incident on 29 March 2018.

Postal, transport and warehousing

We have accepted an enforceable undertaking from MLL after an incident on 16 November 2016.

Energy

We have accepted an enforceable undertaking from Dominion Salt Limited after an incident on 16 November 2016.

Energy

We have accepted an enforceable undertaking from Unison Contracting Services Limited after an incident on 27 July 2018.

Energy

We have accepted an enforceable undertaking from Higgins Contractors Limited after an incident on 27 February 2018.

Manufacturing

We have accepted an enforceable undertaking from Bramwell Scaffolding Limited after an incident on 21 June 2018.

Building and construction

We have accepted an enforceable undertaking from Stevenson and Williams Limited after an incident on 21 June 2018.

Building and construction

We have accepted an enforceable undertaking from Linfox Logistics Limited after an incident on 13 July 2016.

Postal, transport and warehousing

We have accepted an enforceable undertaking from Fresh Link Limited after an incident on 7 August 2017.

Agriculture

We have accepted an enforceable undertaking from Trojan Holdings Limited after an incident on 26 June 2016.

Waste services

We have accepted an enforceable undertaking from The Supplychain Limited after an incident on 13 July 2016.

Postal, transport and warehousing

We have accepted an enforceable undertaking from Topcoat Specialist Coatings Limited after an incident on 21 February 2017.

Building and construction

We have accepted an enforceable undertaking from Begovich Builders Limited after an incident on 26 October 2016.

Building and construction

We have accepted an enforceable undertaking from Opus International Consultants Limited after an incident on 21 February 2017.

Building and construction

We have accepted an enforceable undertaking from Bowers & Son Limited after an incident on 9 February 2017.

Manufacturing

We have accepted an enforceable undertaking from Woods Glass after an incident on 28 January 2017.

Building and construction

We have accepted Enforceable Undertakings from Plunket Electrical Oamaru Limited and McConnell Dowell Constructors Limited, following an incident at Peaks Pump Station in North Otago in 2016.

Energy

We have accepted Enforceable Undertakings from Plunket Electrical Oamaru Limited and McConnell Dowell Constructors Limited, following an incident at Peaks Pump Station in North Otago in 2016.

Energy