Kalidonis NT Found Guilty in Death of Worker Paul Leach

Incident Overview

On an unspecified date in 2020, Paul Leach, an employee of Darwin-based construction company Kalidonis NT, died in a workplace incident involving an excavator towing operation. On 26 August 2024, the Northern Territory Supreme Court found Kalidonis NT guilty of two counts of failing to comply with health and safety duties under workplace safety legislation.

Judge Ben O’Loughlin determined that the company failed to ensure worker safety and exposed employees to a risk of death or serious injury. The matter will return to court in November 2024 for sentencing submissions.

• Fatalities:
  • On an unspecified date in 2020, Paul Leach, an employee of Darwin-based construction company Kalidonis NT, died in a workplace incident involving an excavator towing operation
  • Deceased Worker:
• Injuries:
  • None reported.

• On an unspecified date in 2020, Paul Leach, an employee of Darwin-based construction company Kalidonis NT, died in a workplace incident involving an excavator towing operation
• Deceased Worker:

Any workers, contractors or persons with information about workplace safety practices at Kalidonis NT or similar incidents are encouraged to contact NT WorkSafe on 1800 019 115 or report concerns via the NT WorkSafe website.