Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Press Update: Double fine after death of worker exposed to toxic substance

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Double fine of £750,000 after employee fatally exposed to toxic substance

23 May 2019

 

A supplier and a flooring company have both been sentenced following the death of a floor layer in London.


Waste management company fined after worker suffers hand injury

22 May 2019

 

A recycling and waste management company has been prosecuted after a worker's hand was injured by defective hydraulic cutters at a site in St Helens.


Building company fined after wall collapse

21 May 2019

 

A building company has been sentenced after a wall collapsed on a home owner, resulting in serious injury and amputation.


Granite worktop company fined for safety check failures

21 May 2019

 

A granite worktop manufacturer has been fined after failing to ensure that lifting equipment was examined and maintained to ensure it was safe to use.


Care home fined £270,000 after resident ingested chlorine tablets

21 May 2019

 

A care home operator has been fined after a resident put unattended chlorine tablets in his mouth. As a result, he developed aspiration pneumonia, complications of which led to his death.


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