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$150,000 undertaking after truck driver struck by forklift
['Staff Writer']
Big Rigs
The Geelong Magistrates' Court heard that Godfrey Hirst Australia Pty Ltd had entered into an enforceable undertaking.
Image: Google MapsA carpet manufacturer facing workplace safety charges over a forklift incident involving a truck driver has entered into an enforceable undertaking with WorkSafe Victoria instead of continuing through the courts.
WorkSafe alleges the driver was struck from behind by a forklift, knocking him to the ground and causing him to briefly lose consciousness.
Under the estimated $150,000 enforceable undertaking, Godfrey Hirst must complete a series of measures within 14 months.
“This enforceable undertaking will improve safety at the Breakwater site, while educating the industry to help prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.”