Quarry Charged with Seven OHS Violations

As a result of an investigation into an incident at a quarry located east of Benton in which there were no injuries, a company has been charged with seven OHS violations related to its alleged failure to ensure that rock crushing equipment was maintained and fitted with guarding, fire extinguishers and dust suppression; and to cooperate with an OHS officer [McCurdy Ready Mix Ltd., Govt. News Release, Aug. 23, 2016].