Freight company charged after worker crushed

The 56-year-old man died when two of the sections became unstable and fell off the truck and on to him.

Norman Carriers (Aust) Pty Ltd faces two charges under section 21(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for failing to, so far as reasonably practicable, provide and maintain a safe working environment.

It's alleged the company breached section 21(2)(a) of the OHS Act by failing to provide or maintain a safe system of work that would eliminate or reduce the risk of loads becoming unstable and falling from a truck.

WorkSafe also alleges the company breached of section 21(2)(e) of the Act by failing to provide information, instruction and training that would enable workers to unload trucks safely.

The matter is listed for a filing hearing at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on 15 March 2022.