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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 serious injuries after falling from height. Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 22 October 2015, a sub-contractor working for King Builders (Gloucester) Ltd, suffered fractured vertebrae, chest and head injuries after falling through an unprotected skylight. An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) […]
Posted 7 years ago
Unregistered gas worker sentenced for carrying out illegal gas work
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A self-employed gas fitter has been sentenced after carrying out gas work despite being no longer legally allowed to do so. Swansea Magistrates Court heard how, between July 2014 and December 2015, Lee Mellor worked on a domestic gas installation without being on the Gas Safe Register. An investigation by the Health & Safety Executive […]
Posted 7 years ago
Two construction companies fined after carbon monoxide enters property
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Two construction companies have been fined when a project to remove cowls to redundant flue pipes resulted in carbon monoxide (CO) entering a property. Cambridge Crown Court heard how, on 19 December 2014, a mistake regarding the correct floor level resulted in a live flue being blocked. Scaffolding was erected outside a 13-storey block of […]
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Recycling company fined £100,000 after worker struck by moving machine
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A recycling company has today been fined after a worker was left with life changing injuries after he was struck by a moving machine. Shrewsbury Crown Court heard how, on 5 December 2014, the employer was working as a litter picker at Lodgewood Farm, Telford, when he was struck by a shovel loader as he […]
Posted 7 years ago
Contractor receives suspended prison sentence after worker seriously injured
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A sole trader from London has today been given a six month prison sentence suspended for eighteen months after an employee fell from height. Southwark Crown Court heard how, on 11 November 2016, James Gibson was undertaking a refurbishment project when a worker fell through an unprotected hole in the ground floor. The worker fell […]
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Tree worker fined after worker suffers life-changing injuries
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A self-employed tree worker has been fined after a worker suffered serious head injuries. Peterborough Magistrates’ Court heard that on 10 November 2015, Perry Regan (trading as Toppers Garden Services) climbed a ladder to a height of six metres, and cut branches from a tree with a chainsaw. One large branch fell from the tree […]
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Two companies fined following death of worker at Worksop site
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A manufacturer of large concrete panels and a plant hire company were sentenced following the death of a worker at a factory in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. Nottingham Crown Court heard that on 8 July 2014 Richard Reddish, who was employed by Explore Manufacturing Ltd at its site on Explore Way, was working in the finishing area. […]
Posted 7 years ago
Building company fined after worker fell three metres
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A building firm has been fined after a worker suffered injuries to his arm, after falling through a fragile opening on a roof. Ipswich Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 29 October 2015, a Polycastle Limited employee was installing a conservatory roof to a domestic property in Lowestoft, and fell approximately three metres through a pre-cut […]
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Worker suffers life changing injury after pressure test failure
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Three companies, Sembcorp Utilities (UK) Limited, Central Industrial Services (Northern) Ltd and R & A Kay Inspection Services Ltd, were sentenced today after an employee suffered serious fractures to his leg. Teesside Crown Court heard that on 3 December 2013, the injured person, Mr Dennis Chadwick, an employee of R & A Kay Inspection Services […]
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Cornwall based handyman sentenced for unregistered gas work
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A handyman from Cornwall has been sentenced after conducting gas work and leaving it in an unsafe condition. Truro Crown Court heard how, throughout April 2016, David Lee Adams undertook the installation of a Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) hob in a permanent static home. A properly registered gas engineer inspected the work and found it […]
Posted 7 years ago
Company fined after worker killed
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A Brighton-based waste collection and recycling company has fined after a worker died after being struck by a reversing telehandler. Brighton Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 7 July 2016, the employee of United Grab Hire Ltd was struck by a reversing telehandler when crossing the work yard in Horley, East Sussex. The worker sustained multiple […]
Posted 7 years ago
Director and company sentenced after worker killed
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A Brighton-based waste collection and recycling company has fined after a worker died after being struck by a reversing telehandler. Brighton Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 7 July 2016, the employee of United Grab Hire Ltd was struck by a reversing telehandler when crossing the work yard in Horley, East Sussex. The worker sustained multiple […]
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Company fined after workers death
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A Hampshire based company J F Goodwillie Ltd has been fined after the death of 48-year old Scott Hooper. Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court heard that Mr Hooper, an employee of J F Goodwillie Ltd, was tasked with moving loads of hard wood on 12 March 2016 at the company’s site in Waterlooville, when the forklift truck […]
Posted 7 years ago
Construction firm fined after worker fell from height
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
West Hill Projects Ltd has been fined more than £95,000 after a worker fell from height. Hammersmith Magistrates’ Court heard that on 5 December 2016 the individual was working next to a large opening in a flat roof on Wandle Road in London. He fell about 3.3m through the opening to the ground below and […]
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Construction worker suffers fracture to his back after a fall from height
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Dufell Roofing Company Ltd, a Darlington based roofing company was sentenced today after an employee suffered a fracture to his back requiring surgery. Newcastle Crown Court heard the injured person, Mr Stephen Merryweather, an employee of Dufell Roofing Company Ltd, was in the process of fitting new plywood boards over the top of existing wood […]
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Company and director sentenced after work left seriously injured
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A Swindon-based scaffolding company and its director have been sentenced after a worker was left with life-changing injuries. Swindon Magistrates’ Court heard how the worker was erecting scaffolding on 19 December 2016 when the structure came into contact with 33KV overhead power lines. The father of five received an electric shock which led to the […]
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Road haulage company fined after worker killed
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
An Essex-based road haulage firm has been fined after an employee was crushed between two articulated vehicles and subsequently died from his injuries. Southend Magistrates Court heard how an HGV driver employed by YCT Limited suffered fatal injuries when his vehicle rolled forward out of control whilst he was coupling the HGV tractor unit to […]
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Company fined after employee suffers serious burn injuries
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A liquified petroleum gas (LPG) service provider has been fined after a worker suffered serious burn injuries when an LPG vessel ignited. Worcester Magistrates’ Court heard that on 8 June 2016 an unsecured LPG vessel that an employee was manoeuvring struck another vessel, resulting in the release of LPG at high pressure which then ignited. […]
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Kitchen-fitting company fined after worker injured
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
A kitchen-fitting firm has been fined after an employee’s fingers were severed whilst using an unguarded circular saw. Liverpool Magistrates’ Court heard how, on the 27th June 2016, an apprentice of Kitchencraft (Wirral) Limited was working unsupervised on an unguarded table saw when his left hand came into contact with the blade. The apprentice suffered […]
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Council fined after worker diagnosed with HAVS
Health and Safety Executive Press Releases 2015
Wrexham County Borough Council has been fined after a 57-year old man was diagnosed with Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). Wrexham Magistrates’ Court heard how the employee of the council’s StreetScene department had been diagnosed with HAVS in September 2015. An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found the council failed to address […]
