Graham Forsyth was fatally injured in the incident, which happened in May 2016. The HSE’s investigation revealed that the company had failed to provide a safe system of work and adequate training for their staff.
At Aberdeen Sheriff Court, Colin Lawson Transport Limited pleaded guilty to breaching Section 2 and Section 33(1) (a) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and was fined £180,000.
Speaking after the hearing, HSE inspector Connor Gibson commented: “This incident could have been prevented if the company had put a safe system of work in place when moving vehicles.”
“Companies should be aware that HSE will not hesitate to take appropriate enforcement action against those that fall below the required standards.”
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