Company fined $400k after worker crushed to death at hay baling plant
www.abc.net.au
Harley Muir, 29, died from crush injuries in 2021 after he became entangled while working on a multibaler machine at a factory in Bridgewater, near Bendigo.

On the day of his death, February 1, 2021, Mr Muir stepped on a guard rail to look into the multibaler before the strapping arch of the machine moved and crushed him.

The court heard on Friday how the jury rejected an argument from the defence that Mr Muir’s actions were deliberate and an act of suicide.

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    7 days ago

    Judge Claire Quin said she received “very little material” on whether the company would be able to pay the fine.

    If they can’t afford a fine, they definitely can’t afford a lawsuit.