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21 November 2024
Apprentice transported in “cramped and dark” ute toolbox

A MANSFIELD plumbing company director has been fined $20,000 after transporting his apprentice in his ute’s toolbox over a 15-kilometre journey.

WorkSafe said the incident occurred in February, 2022, when the employer had driven the apprentice to a property in Bridge Creek to complete a hot water service job.

After finishing the work, the employer and another tradesperson at the residence planned ...

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