Tasman Tanning has admitted it failed to ensure its employees' safety after a toxic leak from its Wanganui plant in Tod St.
The leak on November 2 last year saw 21 workers exposed to hydrogen sulphide after a mix-up of chemicals. Two workers were in hospital for a week.
Tasman Tanning was not present in Whanganui District Court yesterday but lawyer Stephanie Burlace entered the guilty plea on its behalf.
The company admitted one charge brought by the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment under the Health and Safety and Employment Act of failing to ensure the safety of employees.
The section 6 charge carries a maximum fine of $250,000 and judges may, at their discretion, also order emotional harm reparations to be paid.