Employers try to say worker killed on the job committed suicide. (Australia) (www.abc.net.au)

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On the day of his death, February 1, 2021, Mr Muir stepped on a guard rail to look into the multibaler before the strapping arch of the machine moved and crushed him.

The court heard on Friday how the jury rejected an argument from the defence that Mr Muir's actions were deliberate and an act of suicide.

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[-] Washedupcynic@lemm.ee 1 points 4 months ago

The fine is because they ran afoul of workplace safety laws. I'm not familiar with Aussie law, but I imagine the family might have grounds for a separate civil suit.

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