United Steel fined after worker killed in racking collapse

Monday 11 November 2024 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 11 Nov 2024, 8:49am

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United Steel has been ordered to pay nearly $500,000 in fines and reparations following the 2020 death of Franchesco Krueger. The 33-year-old storeman was killed in Wigram when nine tonnes of steel fell while he was sweeping underneath shelving. WorkSafe described the incident as a warning to businesses using storage racks.

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1. StuffMon 11 Nov 2024, 5:00am

   ‘Glaring safety gaps’: Steel firm fined $300k after employee crushed to death (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 11 Nov 2024, 8:49am

   Business fined $300k after man's 'tragic' death in racking collapse (opens in new tab)