Energy Australia fined and convicted over Yallourn fire

Energy Australia fined and convicted over Yallourn fire

Energy Australia has been convicted and fined $170,000 over a fire at Yallourn power station, after the company fought to be spared conviction.

EnergyAustralia fined over 2021 Yallourn blaze

EnergyAustralia has been convicted and fined for placing workers at risk when a fire broke out at Yallourn Power Station in 2021. No one was injured in the blaze, however, WorkSafe took the company to court on charges of breaching the Occupational Health and Safety Act. EnergyAustralia was fined $170,000 after it pleaded guilty to failing to provide and maintain a safe working environment for its employees. Related article: Victorian Gov’t refut…

EnergyAustralia fined and convicted over fire at Yallourn brown coal generator

EnergyAustralia fined over a fire at its Yallourn coal fired power station, after the company fought to be spared conviction.