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Posted 6 years ago
Company fined after worker suffers life-changing injury
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A grain milling company has today been fined after a worker lost his right leg after being struck by a fork lift truck. Chester Crown Court heard how, on 1 September 2015, two employees of Morning Foods Limited, were emptying a warehouse which contained old electrical equipment. One forklift truck was in operation to remove […]
Posted 6 years ago
Contractors fined for carrying out unsafe asbestos removal work without a licence
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Two contractors were sentenced today after removing asbestos pipe lagging without taking the necessary precautions to reduce exposure to asbestos. Teesside Magistrates’ Court heard how the two contractors were carrying out refurbishment work at a residential property in Hamsterley, County Durham. Having removed the ceiling in back room on the first floor of the property, […]
Posted 6 years ago
Construction companies fined after worker injured in fall from height
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Three construction companies have been today fined after a subcontractor fell four meters through a fragile roof light into an office space below. Portsmouth Crown Court heard how, on 17 December 2015, an employee of Wessex Insulation Limited was injured when he was installing insulation to new ventilation ductwork on the roof of the Mountbatten […]
Posted 6 years ago
Three companies fined after building collapse in Kilmacolm
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A client, principal contractor, and demolition contractor have been fined following the uncontrolled collapse of part of a building that was being demolished in Kilmacolm, Inverclyde in 2015. Paisley Sheriff Court heard how Taylor Grange Developments of Birmingham were the client for the demolition and new build project at the former Kilmacolm Institute. They engaged […]
Posted 6 years ago
Client, principal contractor and demolition contractor fined after building collapse in Kilmacolm
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A client, principal contractor and demolition contractor have been fined following the uncontrolled collapse of part of a building that was being demolished in Kilmacolm, Inverclyde in 2015. Paisley Sheriff Court heard that Taylor Grange Developments of Birmingham were the client for the demolition and new build project at the former Kilmacolm Institute. They engaged […]
Posted 6 years ago
Companies fined after worker injured in fall from height
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Stuart Barnes Limited and its client, Aster Property Limited, have both been sentenced after an employee fell through a fragile roof whilst at work. Weymouth Magistrates’ Court heard that on 5 January 2016, 27-year-old Luke Maslen was working to replace the roofing on garages owned by the client. He fell almost two metres through the […]
Posted 6 years ago
Oil and gas operators challenged on HCRs
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
With the thirtieth anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster approaching, HSE’s Director of Energy Division has recently written to all offshore oil and gas production operators regarding gas releases in the North Sea. The letter has been sent because, despite recent strides being made in reducing the number of hydrocarbon releases (HCRs), they continue to […]
Posted 6 years ago
Company fined after worker falls from roof
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A home improvements company has today been fined after a worker fell from a garage roof sustaining significant injuries. Greater Manchester Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 11 May 2015, an employee of Rock Home Improvements Limited was working on a garage roof when he fell 3.4 metres onto the driveway of an adjacent property. The […]
Posted 6 years ago
Company fined after worker injured by dumper
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Chalmers and Co (Sussex) Limited has today been sentenced after an untrained operator was injured when a six-tonne dumper fell on top of him. Brighton Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 16 June 2017, operator Daniel Robbins was operating a dumper at Great Bainden Farm, tipping material from excavation work alongside a barn at the top […]
Posted 6 years ago
Companies fined after worker injured in fall from height
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Stuart Barnes Limited and its client, Aster Property Limited, have both been sentenced after an employee fell through a fragile roof whilst at work. Weymouth Magistrates’ Court heard that on 5 January 2016, 27-year-old Luke Maslen was working to replace the roofing on garages owned by the client. He fell almost two metres through the […]
Posted 6 years ago
Construction worker suffers sever injuries after fall from height
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A construction company was sentenced today after an employee fell from the first floor of Sandal Endowed Primary School in Wakefield. Leeds Crown Court heard how on 26 August 2014, the 61-year-old worker was asked to remove fall bags from the first floor. The bags were too bulky to fit safely down the stairs. He […]
Posted 6 years ago
Construction worker suffers severe injuries after fall from height
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A construction company was sentenced today after an employee fell from the first floor of Sandal Endowed Primary School in Wakefield. Leeds Crown Court heard how on 26 August 2014, the 61-year-old worker was asked to remove fall bags from the first floor. The bags were too bulky to fit safely down the stairs. He […]
Posted 6 years ago
Company fined following death of worker
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A transport company has today been fined £180,000 after a worker suffered fatal crush injuries. Aberdeen Sheriff Court heard how on 30 May 2016, Graham Forsyth became trapped between two heavy goods vehicles while working at their site at The Yard, Aberdeen. An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found the company failed […]
Posted 6 years ago
Company fined following death of worker
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A waste management company has today been sentenced after a 56-year-old man was fatally injured in a lorry runaway incident at a hospital in Plymouth. Plymouth Crown Court heard how, on 8 June 2015, at approximately 7am, Lee Jane, an employee of Viridor Waste Management Ltd, was working at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth. Mr Jane had […]
Posted 6 years ago
Contractor fined after worker suffers life changing injuries in a van fire
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Greenseal Insulation Ltd, a company specialising in spray foam insulation services, have today been fined after an inexperienced worker suffered severe burns while attempting to refuel petrol powered equipment. Southwark Crown Court heard how, on 11 January 2015, workers were spraying insulation into a ceiling cavity of a retail outlet. The foam spraying equipment was […]
Posted 6 years ago
NHS Trust fined after exposing patients to legionella risk
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust has been fined £300,000 after failing to control the risk to patients from exposure to legionella bacteria in its water systems. Bristol Crown Court heard how, in July 2015, Mr Terence Brooks, a 68-year-old patient at Bath’s Royal United Hospital, died from legionnaires’ disease. Following Mr Brooks’ death, […]
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Principal contractor fined after worker suffers brain injury in fall from height
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
The principal contractor involved in the construction of a dormer extension has today been sentenced for safety breaches after a self-employed worker suffered life threatening injuries. Leeds Crown Court heard how, on 29 October 2015, the operative was working on the roof at the side of the dormer when he fell approximately eight metres on […]
Posted 6 years ago
Company fined after worker falls through roof
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Southern Solar Ltd and Sonya French have today been fined after a worker fell through a fragile barn roof, suffering life-changing injuries. Brighton Crown Court heard how a farmer had contacted Southern Solar Ltd to fit 100 solar panels. The company subcontracted the fitting of the panels to a rope access company, Sky High Rope […]
Posted 6 years ago
Company fined after contractor falls from scaffold
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Beaudecor Ltd has today plead guilty and been fined after a worker fell from scaffolding. Westminster Magistrates Court heard how, on 4 October 2016, a contractor fell from the third level of a scaffold whilst undertaking work on the front of low rise block of flats located in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The […]
Posted 6 years ago
Civil engineering firm and district heating firm fined after worker suffered fatal injuries
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A civil engineering firm and a district heating firm were sentenced today for safety breaches after a worker suffered fatal crush injuries. Sheffield Crown Court heard how on 10 December 2015 36-year-old David Beresford was employed by R K Civil Engineers Ltd working at the EON Renewable Energy Plant, Blackburn Meadows, Alsing Road, Sheffield. He […]
