Login or become a OHS Alert subscriber

Unguarded ditch costs major employer $1.2m

A major company has been ordered to pay more than $1.2 million in damages to a worker, after he sustained disabling injuries falling into a hidden ditch because of the company's failure to mark or cordon off the hole, or remove the need to access the area.

You need to be logged in to read this article.

Subscribers log in here

Having trouble using your subscription? Contact us for help or check our FAQ page here for answers to commonly asked questions.

Non subscribers: Access OHS Alert by starting your subscription here.

Haven't seen OHS Alert before? For a 28-day free trial sign up here.

Go back to our homepage here.