Latest prosecution news

This ebulletin contains information on HSE’s recent prosecution cases:

Contractor jailed after teenage worker fell to death during demolition works
The 19-year-old worker died after falling through a garage roof, with no measures in place to prevent or mitigate a fall.

Building materials manufacturer fined over £600,000 after worker suffers life-changing injuries
An investigation found safety failings, which resulted in a workers legs being crushed between metal frames.

Stone company fined £50,000 after worker fatally struck by falling granite slabs
The worker was killed when granite slabs fell from a lorry loader, causing fatal injuries.

Man sentenced after illegal gas work put family at risk
An investigation found 3 potentially dangerous gas leaks after a combi-boiler and pipework were illegally installed.

Maintenance company fined £400,000 after worker dies from toxic glue exposure
The worker died laying a bathroom floor when he inhaled toxic vapours from flooring adhesive.

Company fined after 3-year-old nearly drowned at children’s holiday camp
The child became trapped beneath a large float before staff intervened to resuscitate her.

Major chemical firm fined £400,000 after dangerous steam release
A worker narrowly escaped serious injury after a valve failure led to an uncontrolled high pressure steam release.

Sole trader sentenced after worker injured in fall from height
A worker fell through a fragile rooflight whilst working alone to clean and repair gutters, resulting in multiple serious injuries.

Company fined after worker receives fatal head injury at work
A £140,000 fine was issued after a serious health and safety breach resulted in the death of a worker.

‘James Bond’ builder who threatened HSE inspectors found guilty
A site manager who threatened HSE inspectors, and told them his name was James Bond, has been fined.

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