Christchurch bakery fined $245k after worker lost finger

A Christchurch bakery faces a $245,000 bill after a worker suffered severe injuries, including the amputation of his index finger and partial amputation of his thumb, while repairing machinery. This incident occurred in April 2023 when the worker, alongside contractors, climbed a platform to fix a broken drive motor assembly. The bakery has a documented history of health and safety violations prior to this accident.

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