Two firms fined after racking collapse killed two workers
Two men killed following an incident at an industrial estate near Bradford. Lee Horton, 58 from Ilkley and Daron Pickstock, 43 from Chorley died. HSE investigation found serious failures in risk assessment and safe systems of work. Two companies have been fined...
Plant hire company fined £10,000 after employee struck by falling JCB bucket
A mechanic suffered multiple fractures and a crushed foot when a one-tonne JCB bucket fell on him HSE investigation found appropriate equipment had not been used Guidance states elevated vehicle load areas should be effectively propped if access is needed below A...
Director and company fined after failing to comply with enforcement notices
A North London construction director and his company were fined for failing to comply with multiple HSE enforcement notices Inspectors identified repeated safety failings at a residential conversion site, including work at height risks and inadequate site management...