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Construction firm fined after worker fell from height

West Hill Projects Ltd has been fined more than £95,000 after a worker fell from height.

Hammersmith Magistrates’ Court heard that on 5 December 2016 the individual was working ne....

Added on: 31/10/2017

Worker suffers life changing injury after pressure test failure

Three companies, Sembcorp Utilities (UK) Limited, Central Industrial Services (Northern) Ltd and R & A Kay Inspection Services Ltd, were sentenced today after an employee suffered serious fract....

Added on: 31/10/2017

Bakery fined after the death of contractor

A Hull based bakery has been fined today following the death of self-employed electrical contractor who died following a fall from height.

Hull Crown Court heard how the worker was contra....

Added on: 29/09/2017

Building company fined after breaching gas safety laws

 

A North West building firm and its director have been fined after a family of four were hospitalised due to exposure to carbon monoxide (CO) at their home.

Manchester (Mi....

Added on: 29/09/2017

Manchester company fined over employer liability insurance

A Manchester linen manufacturer has been fined for failing to provide Employers Liability (Compulsory) Insurance (ELCI).

Following the receipt of an anonymous complaint in April 2017, an ....

Added on: 29/09/2017

Company fined after worker fatally crushed by fork lift truck

 

Lincolnshire based firm Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres Limited has been fined after a worker died when the fork lift truck he was driving overturned at the company base in Grantham.

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Added on: 29/09/2017

Company fined after chemical explosion

An oil storage company has been fined after contractors cut into a sealed pipe causing a tank to explode.

Liverpool Crown Court heard that on 19 January 2015 contractors of ESL Fuels Ltd ....

Added on: 29/09/2017

Company fined after worker suffers hand injuries

A Preston based company has been fined after 59-year old Kevin Hebblethwaite suffered serious hand injuries in a machinery incident.

Preston Magistrates’ Court heard that Mr Hebblet....

Added on: 29/09/2017

Recycling company and directors fined after multiple safety failings

A recycling company and its two directors have been prosecuted after multiple safety failings.

Northampton Crown Court heard how Monoworld Recycling had failed to manage risks when its st....

Added on: 29/09/2017

Engineering firm fined after health and safety failings

An engineering company has been fined after a 29-year-old worker was diagnosed with hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) – a condition causing tingling, pins and needles, numbness and pain in t....

Added on: 29/09/2017