Court Summary - at a glance

Date of offence:
27 November 2016
 
Plea:
Guilty
 
Decision:
Convicted
 
Final decision date:
 
Fine imposed:
No fine imposed

Safety lessons learned:
  1. Ensure that vehicles are safe for use on the proposed terrain, particularly that appropriate tyre tread and pressure are maintained in wet off-road terrain.
  2. Ensure drivers are competent to operate the vehicle safely on the proposed terrain, and have an emergency plan.

Defendant name:
The Sunday Hive Company Limited
 
Industry:
Agriculture
 
Date of offence:
27 November 2016
 
Facts in brief:
The defendant is in the business of beekeeping.

The victim was assisting with placing beehives in a remote location. The vehicle, driven by the director of the defendant company, lost traction on a steep hillside and rolled backwards down a hill. The victim tried to jump clear of the vehicle but was killed by crush injury.
 
Offence section:
Charge 1: Sections 36(2), 48(1) and (2)(c) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015

Charge 2: Sections 36(1)(a), and s48(1) and 2(c) of the Health and safety at Work Act 2015
 
Date(s) charged:

Court:
Nelson - District Court
 
Plea:
Guilty
 
Final decision date:
 
Decision:
Convicted
 
Fine imposed:
No fine imposed
 
Maximum fine available:
$1,500,000
 
Reparation:
$100,000 for emotional harm
 
Related Documents:

Sentencing notes on the District Courts website. 

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