September 22, 2026
Fire extinguisher recycling company fined after employee killed at work
A West Midlands recycling business has been fined after an employee was killed when a fire extinguisher exploded during processing. Craig Pearson, 37, a father of four from Dudley, was working for Fire Protection Recycling Limited at its Oldbury site on 7 March 2023 when a cartridge-type fire extinguisher suddenly released pressure and exploded, striking
September 22, 2026
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Safety notice: Drilling drawworks fail-safe system disc brakes HSE has published a safety notice highlighting a risk of uncontrolled load descent on some drilling drawworks equipped with fail-safe disc brakes. HSE’s investigation found that some disc brakes, while able to pass routine static holding-capacity tests, may not generate enough braking torque to stop a moving
September 18, 2026
⚠️ Scrap Yard Fined After Father and Son Injured by Collapsing Metal Pile
A scrap metal recycling company has been fined £40,000 after a father and son were injured when a large pile of scrap metal collapsed onto them at a recycling site in Scunthorpe. [press.hse.gov.uk], [barbour-ehs.com] PPS Metal Recycling Ltd pleaded guilty to failing to protect members of the public from risks at its facility. The incident
September 18, 2026
⚠️ Worker Fractures 12 Ribs After 500kg Pillar Drill Falls During Lift
A manufacturing company has been fined £40,000 after a worker suffered 12 fractured ribs when a 500kg pillar drill became unstable and fell during a lifting operation in Worcestershire. [press.hse.gov.uk] The incident happened on 24 June 2024 at The Micro Spring and Presswork Company Limited’s site in Redditch. A 36-year-old employee was assisting with the
September 18, 2026
⚠️ Fish Processor Fined £451,500 After Serious Machine Incident
Fish Processor Fined £451,500 After Serious Machine Incident A fish processing company has been fined £451,500 after a supervisor suffered life-threatening injuries while attempting to clear a blockage in a palletiser machine at its Lerwick plant. According to the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Pelagia Shetland Limited pleaded guilty to health and safety failings
September 18, 2026
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Health and safety responsibilities for fusion energy facilities HSE has produced a new webpage for those with responsibilities during the life-cycle of fusion energy facilities including designers, installers and operators. The webpage includes information on: HSE has also introduced a contact process for organisations developing fusion energy facilities to request an introductory meeting once they have reached an appropriate stage in
September 18, 2026
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Recycling company fined following the death of a worker A company has been fined after a worker sustained fatal injuries when a fire extinguisher exploded. The worker was killed while discharging an old fire extinguisher that had a sudden release of pressure and caused an explosion. HSE’s investigation found: Read more about the incident in
September 14, 2026
ExxonMobil fined after five Fife chemical leaks
ExxonMobil Chemical Limited has been fined £267,000 after five separate leaks of extremely flammable hydrocarbons were discovered at its Fife Ethylene Plant in Mossmorran, near Kirkcaldy. The incidents occurred between February 2018 and September 2019 and were traced to corrosion beneath pipe insulation. [press.hse.gov.uk], [hazardexonthenet.net] The problem came to light during a routine inspection by
September 9, 2026
E-Scooter Battery Fire Leaves Family Homeless
What began as a normal evening quickly turned into a devastating tragedy for one family when an e-scooter battery reportedly ignited while charging inside their home. Within minutes, flames spread rapidly through the property, filling rooms with thick smoke and leaving little time to react. Thankfully, all family members escaped safely, but the fire destroyed
September 5, 2026
Latest prosecutions headlines
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
September 3, 2026
Restaurant Owner Prosecuted by Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
A Hertfordshire restaurant owner has received a 14-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, after pleading guilty to four fire safety offences that put lives at serious risk. [fsmatters.com], [thefpa.co.uk] Moynul Abedin, owner of the Tamarind Tree restaurant in Bishop’s Stortford, had converted upper floors of the premises into accommodation for up to 15 people,
August 27, 2026
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Latest prosecutions headlines Company fined after worker has arm severed in machineA clinical waste disposal company has been fined £300,000 after a worker’s arm was severed from the elbow while attempting to clear an obstruction on an autoclave machine.HSE’s investigation found: Read more about the incident in our press release: Company fined after worker has arm
