Parilla Fined $360K for Worker's Plane Propeller Injury

Parilla Premium Potatoes fined $360,000 after workers plane propeller injury

In September 2023, Krunal Shah, a 40-year-old employee, was injured when a plane propeller sliced into his arm, causing severe, life-changing injuries. The incident occurred while Shah was traveling with the companys managing director, Mark Pye, to inspect a new onion processing line. The South Australian Employment Tribunal ruled that Parilla failed to meet its primary safety duty under the Work Health and Safety Act, as there was no marked danger zone around the spinning prop and no clear warnings to stay clear of the front.

Shah suffered traumatic breaks in his forearm and hand, as well as partial finger amputations. However, Pye acted quickly, shutting down the engine, providing first aid, and arranging for Shah to be airlifted to Adelaide for surgery. Parilla has since implemented several safety measures, including a safe boarding zone in the hangar, banning engine-on passenger loads, and conducting an independent safety audit. The company has also provided significant personal and financial support to Shah, including family travel from India and sponsoring his brothers work visa, who has been promoted with additional training. Parilla has taken full responsibility for the incident, emphasizing employee safety through their app policies.

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