A worker bent down under the head of the conveyor, which had stopped to retrieve a parcel of meat which had fallen onto a steel rack. Suddenly the conveyor started and the worker’s right arm was dragged into a shear hazard at the head of the conveyor. At the time of the accident the conveyor had insufficient guarding to prevent persons gaining access to the shear hazard at the head of the conveyor. The maximum penalty which the company faces is $550,000. However, in the absence of prior convictions the company was entitled to leniency. The company was fined $100,000 under section 10(2) of OHS Act 2000. Under section 10(2) a person who has control of any plant or substance used by people at work must ensure that the plant or substance is safe and without risks to health when properly used. In this case it was possible to achieve greater effectiveness in the implementation of safe work practices which includes guarding and lockout devices. Full Judgement