HSE ebulletin update July 26, 2024 by Fire & Safety Team Recycling company fined £3m after fatal incident 22 July 2024 The fine was issued after a worker was killed and another worker suffered serious injuries whilst working on the decommissioning of an oil rig. Electrical transmission company fined £240,000 after worker paralysed 17 July 2024 The worker fell more than 30 feet whilst working on the demolition of electricity pylons. Engineering firm fined after worker sustains serious injuries 15 July 2024 The fine was issued after a worker fell from height while working at a HS2 construction site. Company and director fined after worker fractures skull 5 July 2024 The worker was struck by an object while manufacturing large steel cable drums for the offshore industry. Council fined as school technician injured 3 July 2024 The worker lost a finger whilst operating a circular saw without proper training, resulting in a £16,000 fine. Explosives manufacturer fined £670,000 after worker dies 27 June 2024 The fine was issued after an explosion at a factory killed a worker and seriously injured another. Charitable trust fined following death of volunteer 24 June 2024 The fine was issued after a worker was crushed when a section of wall collapsed on him. 2 companies fined after worker exposed to asbestos 20 June 2024 The worker was exposed to asbestos fibres whilst breaking up cement sheets. Company fined after delivery driver electrocuted 20 June 2024 A £30,000 fine was issued after a lorry made contact with an overhead power line.
