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Engineering firm fined after worker crushed in machinery

Moy Park Ltd has been fined after a worker was injured at the company’s site in Anwick near Sleaford, Lincolnshire

Lincoln Crown Court heard on the an engineer was checking the blad....

Added on: 27/04/2017

Bakers fined after workers suffer hand injuries

Penrith based bakery Bells of Lazonby Limited has been fined after two workers suffered hand injuries while operating machinery on site.

Carlisle Magistrates’ Court heard that on th....

Added on: 27/04/2017

Company sentenced after worker loses finger in machinery

A cable manufacturing company has been sentenced today for safety breaches after a worker suffered the loss of his left little finger.

Sunderland Magistrates’ Court heard that on th....

Added on: 27/04/2017

Two construction companies fined after worker suffers severe electric shock

BAM Construction Limited and Shoreland Projects Limited have been fined after a man suffered multiple life changing injuries including severe burns to his neck.

Winchester Crown Court hea....

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Haulage company fined after worker crushed

 

Bryan Alexander Ltd has been fined after one its workers was crushed by a hydraulic extension on one of its vehicles on the roadside in Plymouth.

The worker suffered life....

Added on: 27/04/2017

Essar Oil UK Limited fined after explosion at Ellesmere Port refinery

An oil company has been fined £1.65m following an explosion at its Stanlow refinery in Ellesmere Port.

Liverpool Crown Court heard that while there were no injuries, the blast from ....

Added on: 27/04/2017

Fine for two companies following asbestos investigation in Surrey

Two companies have been fined after unsafe asbestos work was carried out on a property in Leatherhead, Surrey.

Staines Magistrates’ Court heard how Kingsley Asbestos Services Limite....

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Cornwall waste disposer prosecuted for illegally storing asbestos

The owner of a Cornish waste disposal business has been ordered to pay almost £80,000 in fines and costs for illegally storing and treating waste including asbestos at a site near Penzance.Added on: 27/04/2017

Arrests made following dawn raids

Today (Thursday 20 April 2017), the Environment Agency and police carried out 5 dawn raids following an in-depth investigation into illegal dumping of waste. There were 2 people arrested pending fu....

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Jail term for Scunthorpe waste operator

A 45-year-old woman has been sentenced to 6 months imprisonment after storing waste illegally, putting the community and environment at risk.

Yesterday, Nessa Anne Thompson, of Thomp....

Added on: 27/04/2017