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Posted 7 years ago
Former bakery director sentenced after worker falls and dies
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
The ex-director of commercial bakery has been placed on a curfew after a vulnerable worker suffered fatal injuries in a fall. On 15 September 2017 Southwark Crown Court heard how Mr Ezat Mohammed Mohammed Shamselden, an Egyptian national, fell through a mezzanine floor ceiling while undertaking building repairs at a commercial bakery run by Mr […]
Posted 7 years ago
Manchester company fined over employer liability insurance
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A Manchester linen manufacturer has been fined for failing to provide Employers Liability (Compulsory) Insurance (ELCI). Following the receipt of an anonymous complaint in April 2017, an inspection was conducted at the site by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court heard that during the inspection it became clear that T […]
Posted 7 years ago
Roofing contractor given suspended prison sentence
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A roofing contractor has been sentenced today for safety breaches after workers were left at risk of falling from unprotected roof edges. The failures of C Smith Roofing were discovered by health and safety staff who could see unsafe scaffolding from their office window. Mr Smith was given an eight-month prison sentence suspended for two […]
Posted 7 years ago
Birmingham builder fined for unsafe gas work
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A builder has been fined after carrying out unsafe gas work at a property in Hall Green. Birmingham Magistrates’ Court heard how on 23 October 2016 Mark Titmus, trading as Titmus Builders, was contracted to build an extension to three sides of a property. During the work a gas boiler was moved and fitted with […]
Posted 7 years ago
Cornwall landlord fined after gas safety concerns
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A landlord from Cornwall has been fined after failing to maintain gas appliances at his rental properties on St Thomas Road, Launceston. Truro Crown Court heard how gas appliances in the two properties went unmaintained and were not inspected by a registered Gas Safe Register engineer. An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) […]
Posted 7 years ago
Building company fined after breaching gas safety laws
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A North West building firm and its director have been fined after a family of four were hospitalised due to exposure to carbon monoxide (CO) at their home. Manchester (Minshull Street) Crown Court heard that SJW Joinery & Building Ltd and director Simon Wiley had been contracted by the homeowners to carry out building work […]
Posted 7 years ago
Manufacturer sentenced after worker injured
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A supplier to the aerospace trade from Durham has been fined when an employee suffered serious leg injuries. Merthyr Magistrates’ Court heard how the CAV Aerospace Limited employee fell into the path of an advancing work platform at the company’s Llantrisant, Pontycun factory. The worker’s right leg was trapped and he was dragged along the […]
Posted 7 years ago
Bakery fined after the death of contractor
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A Hull based bakery has been fined today following the death of self-employed electrical contractor who died following a fall from height. Hull Crown Court heard how the worker was contracted to complete electrical work at Greencore Grocery Ltd site in Hull. In October 2013, the worker was wiring a motor situated above a machine […]
Posted 7 years ago
HSE encourages potato farmers across the UK to consider safety as it launches latest inspection initiative
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is reminding farmers who grow potatoes of the importance of managing risks to workers during the potato harvest as it launches its latest inspection initiative. HSE inspectors will be visiting farms across the country that grow, pick and process potatoes over the next few months to ensure risks during […]
Posted 7 years ago
Car repair company and director fined after breaching enforcement action
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A Rochdale based car repair company and director have been fined after failing to comply with Improvement Notices (IN) issued by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Manchester Magistrates’ Court heard that on 10 June 2016, Rochdale MOT Centre Limited and director, Nazar Hussain, failed to comply with three Improvement Notices that required the thorough […]
Posted 7 years ago
Company fined after death of worker using fork lift truck
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A Derbyshire-based company has been fined after the death of a 19-year-old worker, when a fork lift truck (FLT) overturned at the company’s site in Chinley, Derbyshire. Manchester Crown Court (Minshull Street) heard how, on 10 February 2015, Ben Pallier-Singleton was driving a FLT during night time hours down a sloping roadway, when it overturned […]
Posted 7 years ago
Engineering firm fined after health and safety failings
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
An engineering company has been fined after a 29-year-old worker was diagnosed with hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) – a condition causing tingling, pins and needles, numbness and pain in the affected person’s hands. Greater Manchester Magistrates’ Court heard how the employee, who was working in the trimming department at Taylor Engineering and Plastics Limited, was […]
Posted 7 years ago
HSE makes cost recovery dispute process fully independent
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Disputed invoices raised under the fee for intervention (FFI) cost recovery scheme will from 1 September be considered by a fully independent panel, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has confirmed. All disputes will now be considered by a lawyer – acting as chair – and two others who have practical experience of management of […]
Posted 7 years ago
Steel manufacturer fined after the death of worker
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A manufacturer of steel building components has been fined after a worker suffered fatal crush injuries from a steel beam. Worcester Crown Court heard how a Thomas Panels & Profiles Limited employee, Mr Jeffery Warner, 65, was fatally crushed when a steel beam emerging from a machine pushed another beam and crushed him against a […]
Posted 7 years ago
Developer fined after failing to safely carry out demolition work
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
The owner of block of flats was prosecuted after a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspection identified serious safety breaches while it was being demolished. Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard that a member of the public raised concerns about the conditions at the site at 60 Pitcairn Road, Mitcham. Selliah Sivaneswaran was the owner of the […]
Posted 7 years ago
Care home fined following death of elderly resident
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Chilton Care Homes Limited has today been fined following the death of an 89-year old resident at its home in Sudbury, Suffolk. Ipswich Crown Court heard how, on 14 November 2013, the elderly resident was being moved by two care workers with the aid of a hoist from her bed to a chair when she […]
Posted 7 years ago
Self-employed builder sentenced after gas explosion seriously injures two people
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A self-employed builder from Great Yarmouth has been sentenced after completing work at a domestic property which resulted in a gas explosion seriously injuring two people. Norwich Crown Court heard how David Guymer had been employed to repair a faulty electric oven at a domestic property in Frederick Road, Great Yarmouth. David Guymer decided to […]
Posted 7 years ago
Company fined after fall from height leaves joiner paralysed
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A construction company has been sentenced today for safety breaches after a sub-contracted joiner suffered life-changing injuries. Lincoln Magistrates’ Court heard that construction company Mager Homes Ltd. had been contracted to complete a house build in Tetney, Grimsby. In December 2016, the worker was on the first floor level installing joists and flooring. Whilst laying […]
Posted 7 years ago
Council fined after care home resident suffers burns
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Western Isles Council, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (CNES), has been fined after a 54-year old man who receives 24-hour support from its care service suffered serious burns. Stornoway Sherriff Court heard how Mr Angus John MacLennan had learning difficulties and received a 24-hour support service from CNES. On 4 May 2016, Mr MacLennan suffered serious […]
Posted 7 years ago
Company fined for health and safety failures on construction site
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A Bristol-based construction company has been fined for failing to ensure construction work was planned and managed, despite previous warnings. North Somerset Magistrates’ Court heard how Ikon Construction Ltd failed to ensure that the construction phase of nine timber frame town houses was planned, managed and monitored correctly. The company had been given previous advice […]
