The Cranbourne Turf Club was sentenced in the Melbourne County Court, after pleading guilty to breaching health and safety laws over the death of 22-year-old Mikaela Claridge.
abc.net.au/news/cranbourne-turf-club-fined-jockey-mikaelaclaridge-fatal-fall/102160064A Victorian racecourse has been fined $250,000 over the fatal fall of apprentice jockey Mikaela Claridge, following an investigation by the state's workplace safety watchdog., after being thrown from her horse during a pre-dawn training session at the Cranbourne Training Centre in Melbourne's south-east.
The investigation found the track had several features, including low-lying tree branches, pooled water and other horses and wildlife, which could potentially spook a horse. In addition to the fine, the company was also issued an adverse publicity order, requiring it to advertise the outcome of the case.Worksafe health and safety executive director Narelle Beer said the tragic death highlighted the importance of proactively assessing safety risks and putting control measures in place.
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