The proceedings arose following a workplace incident on July 14, 2022, when a worker was injured after being struck by a forklift in a chilled storage area for processed meat.
The worker suffered severe injuries to his left leg as a result of the collision.
JBS Australia plead guilty to failing to comply with its health and safety duty to workers.
JBS Australia Pty Ltd has the right to appeal against its sentence.
Injury from mobile plant, vehicles or fixed machinery, including forklifts, remains a leading cause of traumatic injuries and fatalities in NSW workplaces.
“Forklifts are used in construction sites across NSW daily, yet every year they continue to contribute to workplace deaths and injuries that often result in substantial human and financial costs for workers, industry and the community,” SafeWork Commissioner Janet Schorer said.
“SafeWork NSW remains committed to supporting industry and workplaces in keeping their workers safe and encourages businesses with workers using mobile plant, vehicles or fixed machinery to engage with SafeWork NSW’s available guides and resources to help keep their employees safe.”
Workers who have concerns about workplace health and safety can anonymously contact SafeWork on 13 10 50 or through the Speak Up Save Lives website at safework.nsw.gov.au/advice-and-resources/speak-up-app
Business owners and workers can access a range of resources to help manage the risks of working with forklifts on the SafeWork NSW website at safework.nsw.gov.au/hazards-a-z/forklifts
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