Record fine for Perth company after worker crushed under steel beam
Perth construction company AR Constructions received a record $1.75 million fine for workplace safety violations that led to the death of 59-year-old tradie Adrian Fariña Pacheco in July 2024. The company pleaded guilty after failing to ensure safety, notably using non-compliant lifting equipment. This incident highlights the new Work Health and Safety Act's enforcement of harsher penalties for workplace fatalities.
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Published 24 Jun 2026, 03:30 UTC · Updated 24 Jun 2026, 03:40 UTC
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