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Construction company fined $65,000, after worker received electric shock by overhead powerline

On 18 August 2026, a small roofing company was sentenced in the Dalby Magistrates Court for breaching section 40C of the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Qld) (‘the Act’), by failing to comply with its primary electrical safety duty.

Manufacturing business fined $85,000 for inadequately guarded machine

On 14 August 2026 a Bundaberg based manufacturing business was sentenced in the Brisbane Magistrates Court for breaching section 32 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) (‘the Act’), having failed to comply with its health and safety duty.

Company fined $125,000 after robotic arm injures worker

On 29 July 2026, a food packaging manufacturer was sentenced in the Caboolture Magistrates Court for breaching section 32 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld). The defendant pleaded guilty to failing to comply with its primary health and safety duty, thereby exposing workers to the risk of death or serious injury.

$75,000 fine after incident at glass recycling facility causing a worker’s fingers to be partially amputated

On 24 July 2026 a person conducting a business or undertaking was sentenced in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court for breaching section 32 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) (‘the Act’), having failed to comply with its primary health and safety duty.

Company fined $90,000 after incident resulting in an apprentice’s near complete loss of vision in eye

On 6 July 2026 a company was sentenced in the Brisbane Magistrates Court for breaching section 32 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) (‘the Act’), having failed to comply with its primary health and safety duty.

Coal mine operator fined $95,000 following dozer engulfment

On 3 July 2026, the defendant, a coal mine operator, was sentenced in the Mackay Magistrates Court for breaching section 34(e)(i) of the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 (Qld) (‘the Act’), having failed to ensure that the risk to coal mine workers while at the mine was at an acceptable level as required by section 41(1)(a) of the Act.

Air-conditioning business fined $85,000 after fall from height

On 26 June 2026, a business was sentenced in the Brisbane Magistrates Court by Her Honour Magistrate Kelly for a single Category 2 offence.

Workers fined $12,000 and $9000 after storage rack collapses

On 26 June 2026 two workers were sentenced in the Brisbane Magistrates Court for breaching section 32 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) (‘the Act’), having failed to comply with their health and safety duties.

Subcontractor fined a total of $80,000 after death of young worker

On 18 June 2026, the defendant, after entering a plea of not guilty, was convicted after trial in the Southport Magistrates Court for breaching section 32 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) (‘the Act’), having failed in their duty under section 28(b) to take reasonable care that their acts or omissions did not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons.

Solar company fined $105,000 after workers fall from roof

On 18 June 2026, a solar installation company was sentenced in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court for breaching section 32 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld). The defendant pleaded guilty to failing to comply with its primary health and safety duty, thereby exposing workers to the risk of death or serious injury.