Companies sentenced after worker hospitalised for nearly two weeks
April 21, 2023
Two construction companies have been sentenced after a worker was hospitalised for nearly two weeks after being struck by a 124kg panel. Read More
Lighten the load
February 21, 2022
A dedicated focus on preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) is driving changes that can be applied not just in the workplace, but also at home. Read More
Manufacturing firm fined after employee suffers life-changing injury
March 9, 2021
Employee had right leg amputated after being struck by an unsupported beam during a lifting operation. Read More
Lifting operation was badly planned
November 28, 2018
HSE: Operation which had not been planned by a competent person and it was not appropriately supervised or carried out in a safe manner. Read More
BAM gets £40k fine for dropped load
February 6, 2018
BAM Construction has been fined £40,000 after spilling scaffolding tubes and injuring a worker. Read More
£150k fines after scaffolding falls onto worker
July 28, 2017
Serious injury results in £150k in fine and costs for Dorchester-based developer Read More
Worker has fingers amputated after gate incident
July 26, 2017
Company fined after worker loses ring-finger in lifting incident Read More
Overhead crane worker suffers permanent life changing injuries
February 2, 2017
A Cleckheaton engineering firm has been sentenced for safety breaches after a worker suffered life changing injuries. Gateshead Magistrates’ Court heard Read More
Teenager fractured pelvis on first day of work experience
December 5, 2016
Radwell International Limited, a supplier of industrial equipment based in Newcastle has been fined after a work experience person fractured his Read More
HSE warning after company fined for back injuries
November 25, 2016
A car component manufacturer has been sentenced after six workers experienced back injuries from repeatedly lifting heavy car engine parts Read More
