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Orica fined $1.2m after Newcastle workers exposed to potentially deadly cobalt dust

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-01/chemical-giant-orica-fined-over-cobalt-dust-exposure/103789530
  • In short: Orica has been fined $1.2 million after two workers were exposed to potentially deadly cobalt dust over several years.
  • The judge noted Orica had 12 prior convictions for workplace safety breaches.
  • What's next? Orica said it had been making improvements at the site.