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Posted 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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, […]
Posted 7 years ago
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 7 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 7 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 7 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 […]
Posted 7 years ago
Cornwall based tree surgeon sentenced after tree felling incident
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A tree surgeon from Cornwall has been sentenced after a tree that was being worked on, fell into a public area and hit a parked car. Truro Magistrates’ Court heard how Tobias Arthur Robert Smith, trading as Truro Tree Services undertook the tree removal work for a private residence in Truro during March 2017. Chainsaw […]
Posted 7 years ago
Care home fined after death of resident
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A care home has been prosecuted after a 77-year-old resident slipped down in her specialised wheelchair and died. Chesterfield Magistrates’ heard how, on 21 July 2013, a resident at a care home managed by Hill Care Ltd in Bakewell had been left in her room in her wheelchair for almost three hours, with no checks […]
Posted 7 years ago
Civil engineering firm and district heating firm fined after worker suggered 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 […]
Posted 7 years ago
Company and director fined after worker injured
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A Newhaven Waste Management Company and its Directors have been fined after an employee got his arm caught in a conveyor at a material recycling plant. Brighton Magistrates’ Court heard how Keith Randall, a Skip-It Containers Ltd employee, was injured when he got his arm caught in a conveyor resulting in serious injury to his […]
Posted 7 years ago
£40k fine after two employees injured in fire at adhesive manufacturer
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A Manchester adhesive manufacturer has appeared in court after two employees were injured in a major fire which stopped production at the site for five months. Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court heard enforcement action had been taken by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prior to the incident at Bankfield Mills in Radcliffe amid concerns […]
Posted 7 years ago
Cambridgeshire Partnership fined after death of employee
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A farming partnership has been fined £400,000 after a teenage employee died when the tractor he was driving collided with a bridge. Cambridge Crown Court heard that Harry Christian-Allan had been employed by G W Topham & Son for three weeks before the tractor and tandem-axle trailer he was using to transport grain from the […]
Posted 7 years ago
Asbestos removal company and managers sentenced after forging documents
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
An asbestos removal company, and two of its managers, have today been prosecuted after forging documents in order to obtain an asbestos licence from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Greater Manchester Magistrates’ Court heard how, between 16 March 2012 and 10 March 2016, Excavation and Contracting (UK) Ltd used both forged medical certificates and […]
Posted 7 years ago
Surveyor fined after failing to detect asbestos
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A specialist asbestos company has been fined after failing to detect asbestos at a demolition site. Greater Manchester Magistrates’ Court heard how EAS Asbestos Limited were commissioned to conduct refurbishment and demolition surveys by Mercer Brother Limited, a construction company who were contracted to demolish garages for Hyndburn Homes. EAS Asbestos stated in their surveys […]
Posted 7 years ago
Contractor fined after a series of failures to carry out work safely and provide adequate welfare facilities
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A contractor carrying out refurbishment and basement extension work was prosecuted after the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) identified a series of serious safety breaches during inspections. Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard that PVAD Limited was the contractor controlling work at a construction site at on Montholme Road, London, SW11, when it was inspected by the […]
