Sanford controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Sanford fined and ordered to pay after employee's death
Fine or penalty
In a case concerning an employee who died after becoming caught in machinery aboard a vessel, the Timaru District Court fined Sanford $375,000 and ordered it to pay $121,860 in reparations to the family and $35,000 in costs. The ruling followed Sanford's guilty plea to exposing workers to risk of death or serious injury.
Company response
Apology — Sanford
Sanford chief executive Peter Reidie said the company was deeply sorry for what had happened and accepted responsibility.
Remediation — Sanford
Since Steffan's death Sanford has undertaken a comprehensive refit of the San Granit and has made extensive changes to the machine guarding on board.
Source excerpt
Sanford pleaded guilty to one charge under the Health and Safety at Work Act of exposing workers to risk of death or serious injury. It was fined $375,000 and ordered to pay $121,860 reparations to family and $35,000 costs by the Timaru District Court.
New Zealand’s Sanford fined after crewman death