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Housing association prosecuted after exposing employees to vibration

A housing association has today been fined after failing to manage exposure to vibration, resulting in a diagnosis of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVs) for one of its employees.

Burnley Magi....

Added on: 26/02/2019

North West company fined after failing to ensure safe use of machinery

A Bolton-based company that manufactures vehicle components has today been fined after a worker was injured whilst using a lathe.

Greater Manchester Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 8Ju....

Added on: 26/02/2019

Local authority fined after worker’s leg crushed by refuse vehicle

Pendle Borough Council has been fined after a worker’s leg was crushed by a refuse collection vehicle.

Burnley Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 30 October 2015, Dominic Allen, a l....

Added on: 26/02/2019

Two companies fined after worker is fatally crushed at paper mill

Two companies have been fined after a worker suffered fatal crush injuries when he was struck by a shovel loader.

Mold Magistrates Court heard how on 6th February 2017, a 29-year-old employee....

Added on: 26/02/2019

Company fined for poor condition of asbestos containing materials

A furniture manufacturing company, Godfrey-Syrett Limited (in administration), was sentenced today for failing to prevent exposure to asbestos at its factory in Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne.Added on: 26/02/2019

Industrial cladding company fined after worker falls from height

GB Industrial Cladding Ltd was sentenced today for safety breaches after a worker shattered his elbow in a fall from height.

Sheffield Magistrates’  Court hea....

Added on: 01/02/2019

Council fined after worker suffers serious injuries to right arm

Darlington Borough Council has today been sentenced after a self-employed labourer was injured when a pack of roof trusses fell on him.

Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court heard how, on ....

Added on: 01/02/2019

Engineering company fined after apprentice injured on bending machine

An engineering company has been fined after an apprentice suffered serious hand injuries when he was drawn into machinery.

Cannock Magistrates’ Court heard how, on 3 March 2018, the 19-....

Added on: 01/02/2019

Waste and recycling company fined £1m following death of worker

A refuse collection company has today been fined £1m after a worker was run over and killed.

Canterbury Crown Court heard how, on 18 October 2013, Veolia ES (UK) Limited’s employe....

Added on: 01/02/2019

Logistics company fined after driver suffers serious injuries

A Slough-based logistics company has been fined after a driver was struck by a reversing vehicle when he was carrying out a pre-use check on his vehicle.

Reading Crown Court heard how, on 15 ....

Added on: 01/02/2019