NSW mining company fined after workplace incident leaves man with serious foot injuries

A NSW mining company has been fined $300,000 over an incident that left a worker with serious injuries.

The worker suffered serious injuries to his toes and foot after he became entangled in a scraper conveyor on 8 June 2019.

On Wednesday, the company was convicted and fined $400,000, which was reduced by 25% for an early guilty plea.

The Resources Regulator’s Executive Director Peter Day said the decision by the District Court of NSW emphasised the importance of workplace safety.

Additional information is available on the NSW Resources Regulator’s website.