Wrigley Metal Roofing Co Pty Ltd has been fined $225 000 in the District Court of NSW as a result of a prosecution by SafeWork NSW.
The proceedings arose following a workplace incident on 25 July 2022 where a worker fell nearly 3.8 metres from the roof of a residential dwelling. The worker suffered serious injuries as a result of the fall.
Wrigley Metal Roofing Co Pty Ltd was engaged to assist the principal contractor at a construction site at Avalon Beach, New South Wales where the worker was employed to undertake re-sheeting and cladding work at the site.
Wrigley Metal Roofing Co Pty Ltd entered a plea of guilty to an offence pursuant to section 32 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) for failing to comply with its health and safety duty to workers under section 19(1) of the Act.
The full judgement against Wrigley Metal Roofing Co Pty Ltd can be read on the NSW Caselaw website.
Wrigley Metal Roofing Co Pty Ltd has the right to appeal against its sentence.
Falls from heights remain a leading cause of traumatic injuries and fatalities at NSW workplaces, with most occurring in the construction industry.
SafeWork NSW continues to prioritise the safety of workers at heights, with falls from heights listed as the first item in its 2025-26 regulatory priorities to prevent or reduce the risk of death, injury and illnesses in NSW workplaces.
Find more information on how to stay safe while working at heights at the SafeWork NSW website.
Quotes attributable to SafeWork Commissioner Janet Schorer:
"Falls from heights are a primary cause of traumatic injuries and fatalities at NSW workplaces.
"SafeWork NSW remains committed to supporting industry and workplaces to keep their workers who are at height safe.
"Businesses with workers exposed to heights are encouraged to complete the 'working at heights in construction safety checklist'."
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