An accident that resulted in a woman being hospitalised for six days has been labelled "completely avoidable" by WorkSafe.
Tree care business Stumpmaster Limited was cutting down a palm tree from a property when the woman walked into the path of the falling tree.
The victim suffered fractures and lacerations requiring hospitalisation.
The company was today convicted in the North Shore District Court and fined $90,000 and ordered to pay $18,500 in reparation to the victim.
An investigation by WorkSafe found there was no exclusion area around the tree to ensure public safety.