Source: SafeWork NSW

Mennen Constructions Pty Ltd has plead guilty and was fined $180,000 after an incident exposing workers to a risk of death or serious injury. ​

On 11 January 2021, Mennen Constructions Pty Ltd was engaged as the principal contractor for the construction of a new two-storey duplex.​

Mennen Constructions engaged subcontractors for the supply and installation of roofing works on the garage of the site. While a subcontractor was on the garage roof the worker placed his left foot on the fascia at the southern edge. The fascia moved under his weight, causing him to lose balance and fall from the roof and over a dividing fence, landing on the concrete driveway of the neighbouring property and suffering serious injuries.​

It was found that Mennen Constructions had failed to install fall prevention measures, adequately consult, and coordinate activities with the subcontractors, undertake site-specific risk assessment, or provide adequate supervision when workers were performing works on the garage roof. ​

Mennen Constructions Pty Ltd has the right to appeal this sentence.​

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