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Building contractor in court after worker killed by falling load
A building contractor has been fined after a worker was killed when a load fell from a tower crane during a lifting operation in Colchester.
Manufacturing firm fined after worker crushed to death
Oldham manufacturing firm R Tindall (Fabricators) Ltd has been prosecuted after a worker died after he was crushed under metal pipework.
Construction firm fined after hoarding falls on passer-by
A construction company from Cambridge has been fined after temporary hoarding from one of their sites fell onto a member of public walking along the high street.
Metal company fined after worker loses foot
A Bedfordshire metal company has been fined for safety breaches after a worker suffered severe leg injuries and lost most of his foot.
Torbay plumber sentenced after illegal gas work
An illegal gas fitter has been prosecuted after he installed a gas boiler and left it in a potentially dangerous state because he did not commission it.
Council fined after employee was injured from fall
A Yorkshire council has been fined after an employee was injured when he fell from a ladder.
Construction company fined after worker losses both legs
A Cornish construction company has been fined after their worker had to have both legs amputated, around the knee, after being crushed by a dumper truck.
Tyre explosion seriously injures worker
A tyre maintenance company has been fined after a tyre exploded seriously injuring a worker.
Building contractor prosecuted following worker’s fall
A building contractor from Wokingham has been prosecuted after a worker fell and punctured his lung while carrying out demolition work.
Concrete company fined after worker suffers head injuries
A concrete company in Ilkeston, has been fined a worker after a worker suffered head injuries.
Landlord given suspended prison sentence over gas failings
A Durham landlord has been given a suspended prison sentence following his failure to maintain or check the gas fittings in one of his properties
Environmental services firm fined for safety failings
A Lancashire based environmental services company has been fined after a worker suffered serious injuries when his arm was crushed by machinery.