Company fined six-figures after worker suffered life threatening injuries
A fish processing company has been fined after a worker suffered multiple fractures and 2 collapsed lungs when entangled in a palletiser machine. The worker had been asked to clear a blockage in the machine area and due a fault with the perimeter safety fence, triggered a sensor which restarted the machine.
HSE’s investigation found that perimeter safety fencing around the machine, designed to isolate its power supply whenever the interlocking safety gate was opened, had become insecure after a panel was damaged.
Read more about the incident in our press release: Company fined £451,500 after worker suffered life threatening injuries.
Company issued with heavy fine after multiple hazardous gas leaks
A chemical company has been fined £267,000 after Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors found a corroded pipe which caused a hazardous gas leak on site.
HSE’s investigation found:
- the company had known about the leak for 4 months but had kept operating without taking extra precautions
- the leak was not a one-off and inspectors discovered multiple leaks from other pipes on site
Read more about the incident in our press release: Six-figure fine for company after multiple hazardous gas leaks.
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Other recent health and safety prosecutions include:
- Manufacturing company fined after worker fractures ribs in pillar drill incident
- Company fined after members of the public injured by collapsing metal stockpile
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