The chemical giant was found to have let the risk of exposure go unaddressed for years, but received a reduced fine due to its early guilty plea.
  • 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.