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Posted 8 years ago
University of Northumbria fined after botched experiment nearly kills students
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
The University of Northumbria at Newcastle has been fined after two students fell seriously ill following a laboratory experiment. Newcastle Crown Court heard how students were learning about the effects of caffeine as part of a sports experiment. Part of the course included a practical exercise where volunteer students would take quantities of caffeine to […]
Posted 8 years ago
Three construction companies fined after worker fall
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Three companies from Essex have been fined after a worker fell over seven meters through a fragile roof he was replacing. Chelmsford Crown Court heard how Rafal Myslim was standing on the fragile roof at Dengie Crops Ltd in Asheldem, when the asbestos sheeting gave way and he fell 7.5m onto a concrete floor, hitting […]
Posted 8 years ago
Worker exposed to high level of carbon monoxide
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A Construction firm was sentenced today for safety breaches after workers were exposed to carbon monoxide and other substances hazardous to health. Hull Magistrates Court heard how in October 2015 the workers were using a petrol powered saw to cut out an existing concrete floor at a fish factory in Hull. In order to protect […]
Posted 8 years ago
Asbestos Analyst fined for falsifying documents
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
An asbestos analyst has been fined after he falsified an asbestos air clearance certificate, following licensed asbestos removal in Manchester. Greater Manchester Magistrates’ Court, sitting at Manchester and Salford Court House, heard how, on 19th November 2015, Mr Barrie Lyons, a well-trained asbestos analyst with 29 years of experience, was contracted to carry out the […]
Posted 8 years ago
Jaguar Land Rover fined £900,000 after worker injured
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
National car manufacturer Jaguar Landover has been fined after a worker lost their leg following a car accident. Birmingham Crown Court heard that on Sunday 8 February 2015 at Jaguar’s Lode Lane plant in Solihull, a Range Rover Sport vehicle was driven toward the start of the production line, an event that normally happens 48 […]
Posted 8 years ago
Warburtons fined £2million after worker fall
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
National bread makers Warburtons has been fined £2million after a worker was hospitalised following a fall. Wolverhampton Crown Court heard how on 11 November 2013 Andrew Sears was cleaning one of the mixing machines at their Wednesbury bakery, a routine job he carried out every few weeks, when he lost his footing and fell nearly […]
Posted 8 years ago
Warburtons fined £2million after worker fall
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
National bread makers Warburtons has been fined £2million after a worker was hospitalised following a fall. Wolverhampton Crown Court heard how on 11 November 2013 Andrew Sears was cleaning one of the mixing machines at their Wednesbury bakery, a routine job he carried out every few weeks, when he lost his footing and fell nearly […]
Posted 8 years ago
Refurb health and safety event for construction workers
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Construction companies and workers involved with refurbishment projects are invited to attend a free health and safety awareness event organised by Site Safe Scotland’s Working Well Together campaign and North Lanarkshire Council. The half-day event on Tuesday 14th February 2017 at Clyde Valley High School in Wishaw, is aimed at small to medium sized construction […]
Posted 8 years ago
Asbestos removal firm fined after poor safety practices
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Midlands based firm Enviro-Safe Limited have been fined for failing to meet the standards required when removing asbestos. Birmingham Magistrates Court heard how the company failed to protect their employees from the spread of asbestos fibres during the removal work at separate projects. The company had failed to protect their workers and exposed them to […]
Posted 8 years ago
Firms fined after worker killed falling from telehandler
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Two companies from Carmarthenshire and West Midlands have been fined after a worker was killed when he fell from a telehandler. Swansea Crown Court heard how a 50 year old self-employed contractor working for Advance Door Engineering Ltd, who had been contracted by Shufflebottom Limited to fabricate and install roller shutter doors on an extension […]
Posted 8 years ago
Agriculture supply firm fined after worker’s fall
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
An agriculture supply firm based in Lancaster has been fined after a work fell from a lorry. Preston Crown Court heard how on 21 may 2015 a worker was helping move large bulk bags of fertilisers from the quayside to a truck when he fell, fracturing and dislocating his pelvis. He spent a number of […]
Posted 8 years ago
Crisp company fined for safety failings
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A Northamptonshire company who manufacture crisps and snacks has been fined after an agency worker lost the tops of three fingers. Northampton Crown Court heard how an agency worker, working at Tayto Group Limited was clearing a blockage of material from a machine on the production line. The workers hand came into contact with shears […]
Posted 8 years ago
Waste company fined after worker run over
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A Welsh landfill company have been fined after a worker had to have both legs amputated after being run over. Mold Crown Court heard how the worker was walking across the yard at the Bryn Posteg Landfll site in Llanidloes, when they were hit by a large shovel loader on 6 November 2015. The worker […]
Posted 8 years ago
Rochdale roofing contractor fined over fall from height risk
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A roofing contractor has been fined after putting the lives of two employees at risk whilst working at height without protection against falls. The employees of MW Roofing (NW) Ltd where removing a chimney on a two storey house, at the site on Bertha Road, Rochdale, when they were seen accessing the roof via a […]
Posted 8 years ago
Construction Company fined after contractor receives life changing injuries
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A Lincoln based Construction Company, specialising in fitting mezzanine floors were prosecuted after a contractor fell onto a concrete floor. Guildford Crown Court heard that M & L Installers Ltd were contracted to install a mezzanine floor at a factory in Sunbury on Thames, Surrey. The design included a hole in the mezzanine floor where […]
Posted 8 years ago
Company prosecuted after workers were severely burned
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A North East engineering company was sentenced today for safety breaches after two of its workers were burned when they were sprayed with chemicals during chemical cleaning of a pipework system. Newcastle Crown Court heard today that on 31 July 2014 two employees of PSL Worldwide Projects Ltd received serious burns while working at a […]
Posted 8 years ago
Bolton resident dies in lift shaft fall
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A property management company has been fined after a resident of Marsden House in Bolton died after falling down a lift shaft. Bolton Crown Court heard how 29 year old Craig Jones and a friend were trapped in a lift and unable to raise the alarm. They attempted a self-rescue by forcing the doors open and sliding out onto the floor below. […]
Posted 8 years ago
Energy giant’s appeal against £3m fine dismissed
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Energy giant ConocoPhillips (UK) Ltd has failed in its bid to reduce the level of fine handed down after an offshore multiple gas release incident in the North Sea. A UK subsidiary of US Energy Corporation, ConocoPhillips explores for oil and natural gas. It produces and transports crude oil, natural gas and bitumen. It is […]
Posted 8 years ago
Housing association prosecuted for safety failings
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A housing association has been prosecuted after allowing renovations to take place that put residents at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Dumfries Sheriff Court heard that Dumfries & Galloway Housing Partnership Limited, Scotland’s second largest registered social landlord, had allowed chimneys to be removed from properties on two separate occasions. It was later discovered during […]
Posted 8 years ago
Dairy Manufacturer fined after worker’s fragile roof fall
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A dairy manufacturer has been fined £400,000 after a worker suffered serious injuries when he fell 15 feet through a fragile roof panel. Muller UK and Ireland Group LLP, was sentenced today at Manchester Crown Court, after an investigation by the Health and safety Executive (HSE). The Court heard that on the 8th July 2015, a worker was carrying […]
