Fireworks accident probe about to rule on prosecution

A firework sprayed fiery shrapnel into the stands at last year's incident at Eden Park.

A decision on possible charges against the fireworks company behind a display that injured spectators at an All Blacks test is expected in the next few days.

A WorkSafe spokeswoman confirmed an investigation into last year's incident at Eden Park when a firework sprayed fiery shrapnel into the stands, sending at least one person to hospital, was complete.

The incident, moments before kick-off in the August 23 Bledisloe Cup clash, led the New Zealand Rugby Union to abandon pre-match on-field pyrotechnic displays for the rest of the season.

Martin Van Tiel, of Van Tiel Pyrotechnics, has been in charge of fireworks displays at Eden Park for more than 10 years.

Five months on, WorkSafe confirmed it had concluded its investigation into the incident.

"We are now considering what, if any, enforcement action it should take based on the findings," a spokeswoman said.

That judgment would be made this week.

"Until that decision has been taken, and it is under active consideration now, we cannot release the investigation report as the information in it may become evidence if our decision is to prosecute," she said.

"Should we decide to prosecute, and I stress that decision has not been taken, the investigation report will then not be available until the conclusion of the legal proceedings."

WorkSafe was reluctant to reveal who had been spoken to during the investigation.

One of those injured sitting low in the stands at the trans-tasman rugby clash was spectator Cecilia Wang who was at her first All Blacks test.

The shrapnel broke her glasses, knocked her out and left her with a 6cm gash to her forehead. Two men sitting nearby suffered minor injuries.

Several weeks after the incident Wang described her fear of watching live matches and said she was suffering mental stress.

Van Tiel apologised to injured fans, saying he was shattered by what had happened.

"We're there to entertain people, not to harm anyone."

Van Tiel did not return calls.