RTA fined $90,000 for gas explosion

Date: 23 August 2002

A successful prosecution by the Public Service Association of the Roads & Traffic Authority today ended with a $90,000 fine.

The NSW Industrial Relations Commission fined the RTA for breaches of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

The charge related to a Liquid Petroleum Gas explosion and injuries to a PSA member. The member, a Broken Hill man, suffered burns to his face, arms and upper body, and spent a week in hospital.

The prosecution was conducted by the PSA. The RTA pleaded guilty. The decision on penalty was made today - the RTA was fined $90,000.

For further information

Contact:	Terry Hannan
Union:	Public Service Association of NSW
Phone:	9220 0965
Email:	thannan@psa.asn.au
WWW:	http://psa.labor.net.au/

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