a titanium plate to be inserted into his damaged skull. Recalling the incident, he said: “It was a frightening time. There was nothing to protect my brain – just skin. I was worried to go out; I didn’t like to be around lots of people in case I bumped my head.”
Commented the inspector: “Mr Hind is lucky to be alive following his fall, which could and should have been prevented. He sustained multiple injuries, which will affect him for the rest of his life.
“Unfortunately, neither Robert nor Eric Murray took the necessary safety precautions and Mr Hind suffered horrific injuries as a consequence. The workers they employed were casual labourers and did not have the skills or experience to work on industrial roofs.”
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Oddly there is no mention of who owned the buildings and engaged the Murrays as contractors as there must also be a client responsibility.
Who (under MHSWA regs) did the Murrays, as employers, engage as a competent person to provide H&S advice. surely they should have been able to keep them abrest of the WAHR.
Yet again the word “Cowboy” comes to mind. As ever those responsible get away with it whilst the innocent suffer.
Were the fines paid or was it the usual liquidation and reform?