Sawmilling firm fined GBP 28k over two separate accidents at work

02/09/2010

A sawmilling firm in Scotland has been fined GBP 28,000 over two separate accidents at work.

Two employees of Adam Wilson and Sons, which is based in Troon, Ayrshire, were severely injured in 2007.

On May 28th, John Wilson, 55, fell through a gap in a raised walkway, suffering serious injuries to his arm and permanent loss of movement in his shoulder.

Less than three months later, on August 24th, employee Robert Cumming's head became trapped between the metal parts of a hoist.

He suffered serious injuries to his head and neck and required emergency surgery.

"These were two serious and entirely preventable accidents which will affect both Mr Wilson and Mr Cumming for the rest of their lives," said Health and Safety Executive inspector Helen Diamond.

Adam Wilson and Sons was fined GBP 8,000 for the first incident and GBP 20,000 for the second incident.

Last month, Joda Freight Limited, of Riparian Way in Crosshills, West Yorkshire, pleaded guilty to breaching health and safety laws after employee Nicholas Holmes' head was injured by a falling panel saw.

Posted by Alison Spriggs

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