Charges have been laid nearly a year after Auckland port worker Pala’amo (Amo) Kalati was crushed to death by a container aboard a ship. Maritime NZ, which oversees safety aboard ships, filed charges on Thursday afternoon in Auckland District Court, court staff confirmed. Both Ports of Auckland Ltd and the individual will face multiple charges under the Health and Safety at Work Act. READ MORE:* Auckland Port risks 'managed appropriately' despite deaths, safety regulators say* Auckland port deaths: Union says health and safety expert should lead review* Health and safety review into Ports of Auckland following deaths of workersThe death of the 31-year-old father of seven was the latest of three associated with the Ports of Auckland in recent years. An independent review released in March found serious and significant changes were required at the port.

Source: Stuff August 12, 2021 03:56 UTC