A trainee was suspended by a rope and had a drill inserted in their groin.

In a small town in regional Victoria, a young apprentice found himself at the center of a disturbing and prolonged case of workplace bullying. Working for Celsius Ballarat Pty Ltd, located in the quaint area of Bakery Hill near Ballarat, the first-year apprentice was constantly targeted and abused by his colleagues.

Despite feeling scared and intimidated, the apprentice was too afraid to speak up to the company's directors, fearing the repercussions. However, things took a turn for the worse in February when he was lifted into a noose, leaving him struggling to breathe for a few terrifying seconds. This incident finally pushed him to go to the police and seek help.

As an investigation was launched into the apprentice's allegations, it was revealed that he had been subjected to numerous physical assaults, including being spat on, put in headlocks, and even shot at with a nail gun. Adding to the horrific nature of the abuse, the apprentice was also subjected to sexual harassment, such as being hit in the groin and being taunted about his deceased biological father.

The abuse reached a climax on February 15th of last year when two of his colleagues lifted him into a noose that was hanging from a roof cavity where they were working. According to the court documents, the apprentice described being unable to breathe for a few seconds during this terrifying ordeal.

Last week, the company faced the Ballarat Magistrates Court and pleaded guilty to the charges. They were ultimately sentenced to pay a fine of $10,000 and cover costs of $3227. Had they not pleaded guilty, the company would have faced a higher fine of $20,000.

It is a relief to see justice served in this case, but it is also a stark reminder of the prevalence of workplace bullying and harassment. It is important for companies to have strict policies in place to prevent such behavior and to create a safe and respectful work environment for all employees. Let this serve as a reminder to always be mindful of how our words and actions can affect others.

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