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Posted 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 […]
Posted 8 years ago
Director and company sentenced after continuous failures to comply
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A Swansea-based company and its owner have been sentenced after a number of safety failings. Swansea Crown Court heard that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) was notified of a fire and explosions of used gas cylinders on 9 July 2013 at Crofty Point Metals Ltd’s site in Swansea. This fire was as a result […]
Posted 8 years ago
Director jailed and company sentenced after continuous failures to comply
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A Swansea-based company and its owner have been sentenced after a number of safety failings. Swansea Crown Court heard that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) was notified of a fire and explosions of used gas cylinders on 9 July 2013 at Crofty Point Metals Ltd’s site in Swansea. This fire was as a result […]
Posted 8 years ago
Company sentenced and owner jailed after continuous failures to comply
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A Swansea-based company and its owner have been sentenced after a number of safety failings. Swansea Crown Court heard that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) was notified of a fire and explosions of used gas cylinders on 9 July 2013 at Crofty Point Metals Ltd’s site in Swansea. This fire was as a result […]
Posted 8 years ago
Textile company fined after worker suffers crushed hand
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A Devonshire based textile company, Heathcoat Fabrics Limited has been fined after 21-year old employee Anthony Seward suffered life changing hand injuries. Exeter Magistrates’ Court heard on 23 August 2014 that Mr Seward was preparing a piece of machinery for the next shift, when his hand was drawn into the rotating rollers. He suffered severe […]
Posted 8 years ago
Gas supplier fined after worker left seriously injured
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A beverage gas supply company has been fined after a gas cylinder exploded and left a worker with life-changing leg injuries. Blackpool Magistrates’ Court heard how the employee of J & R Gases Limited was filling mixed-gas cylinders, to be used for dispensing drinks in restaurants and pubs, by connecting the cylinders to a high-pressure […]
Posted 8 years ago
Construction company fined after worker fell from height
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A construction company has been fined after a worker suffered life changing injuries after falling from scaffolding. Bristol Magistrates’ Court heard how an employee of R J Scaffolding (Bristol) Limited was in an induced coma for two weeks after falling more than six metres from the scaffolding. The worker suffered several serious injuries including losing […]
Posted 8 years ago
Paper coating company fined after worker suffered burns
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A paper coating company has been fined after a worker suffered burns following a fire on a coating machine. Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court heard how an Olympic Varnish Company Limited employee suffered burn injuries following a fire caused by use of highly flammable liquid to clean rollers on a coating machine. An investigation by the Health […]
Posted 8 years ago
Big Ben conservation project: HSE response to some reaction
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A HSE spokesperson said: “We’ve been concerned by a minority of the reaction to yesterday’s announcement relating to the Big Ben conservation project in London. “People’s health should not be made worse by the work they do, so it is important that no worker should suffer any hearing loss while working on this project. We […]
Posted 8 years ago
Big Ben conservation project: HSE response
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A HSE spokesperson said: “We’ve been concerned by a minority of the reaction to yesterday’s announcement relating to the Big Ben conservation project in London. “People’s health should not be made worse by the work they do, so it is important that no worker should suffer any hearing loss while working on this project. We […]
Posted 8 years ago
Big Ben conservation project: HSE’s latest statement
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A HSE spokesperson said: “In relation to yesterday’s reporting relating to the Big Ben conservation project in London, people’s health should not be made worse by the work they do and that no worker should suffer any hearing loss while working on this project. “As part of our regulatory role, HSE has liaised with both […]
Posted 8 years ago
Firm sentenced after boy suffered life-changing injuries on farm
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is calling on farmers to do more to protect their loved ones after an eight year old boy who fell from a vehicle on his parent’s farm in Kirkbean ended up with an amputated leg. The company which operates the farm has today been prosecuted after the incident on […]
Posted 8 years ago
Two companies fined after workers death
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Two Hampshire based companies have been fined after the death of a 42-year old man. Bournemouth Crown Court heard that on 20 July 2012 the sub-contractor working for Quality 1st Building Services Ltd was undertaking remedial work to a roof at a domestic property in Ringwood, Hampshire when he fell seven metres from the roof […]
Posted 8 years ago
Director and company fined after unlicensed asbestos removal
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A Wiltshire based asbestos removal company and one of its Directors have been sentenced after removing licensable asbestos materials in an unsafe manner. Winchester Crown Court heard that on 8 March 2013 the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) received a concern from an employee of a construction company hired to demolish the Forresters Respite Centre […]
