Hamilton Flooring company fined over fireballFAIRFAX NZ Hamilton Flooring company pleaded guilty to one charge under the Health and Safety employment act. Hamilton Flooring company have been fined $33,125 and ordered to pay reparations of $24,482.88 after an employee suffered serious burns while installing vinyl flooring. The company pleaded guilty to one charge under the Health and Safety employment act and were sentenced in the Hamilton District court. READ MORE: Worker burned by 'fireball': flooring company waits to hear fineThe torch flame ignited the adhesive vapours which caused a fireball and resulted in the victim sustaining serious burns to his calves and right arm. "Unfortunately the consequences of not adequately managing this risk have resulted in significant pain and injury to a worker," WorkSafe Chief Inspector Keith Stewart said.

Source: Stuff August 15, 2016 09:11 UTC