Companies appeal $270k fine for incident that left worker with brain injury
The Taranaki-based agricultural business wants the fine reduced by $40,000.
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Worker left with burns and PTSD after electric shock awarded $30,000
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Worker suffers brain injury after being hit by vehicle at site without traffic plan
The companies responsible have now been ordered to pay more than $320,000.
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