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| Hertfordshire firm fined after accident at work 30/01/2012 A Hertfordshire firm which designs and manufactures shop fixtures and displays has been fined GBP 20,000 after an employee fractured his pelvis in an accident at work.Denis Cronin was straddling a beam at a factory while dismantling racking, when the beam splayed, causing him to fall two metres onto a |
| Tata Steel UK fined after accident at work 27/01/2012 Tata Steel UK has been fined a total of GBP 30,000 and ordered to pay GBP 1,696 in costs after two workers narrowly avoided serious injury in an accident at work.The incident at the firm's Scunthorpe plant saw flames up to three metres in length shooting out from a leaking |
| Construction firm fined after worker's fall from height 27/01/2012 A construction firm has been fined GBP 10,000 and ordered to pay GBP 19,000 in costs after a worker suffered multiple injuries in an accident at work.The 28-year-old employee of Fred Lewis Scaffold Company fell seven metres through a roof in Stoke-on-Trent.Fenton Magistrates' Court heard that Gary Hampton shattered his |
| Hampshire boat maker fined after worker suffers serious injuries 27/01/2012 A Hampshire-based boat maker has been fined GBP 26,666 and ordered to pay costs of GBP 6,163 after a worker suffered multiple fractures to his leg in an accident at work.Magistrates in Southampton heard that Green Marine Ltd was closing down its premises at Spitfire Quay, Southampton, and moving to |
| Phones 4U employee launches personal injury claim 26/01/2012 A former Phones 4U employee has launched a personal injury claim for GBP 300,000 after an accident at work left her with permanent disabilities.Louise Mennell was working in a store in Eastbourne, East Sussex when a computer stack fell on her and caused serious injuries to her foot.According to the |
| Hampshire firm fined after worker's death 25/01/2012 An accident at work which caused the death of an employee has led to a Hampshire manufacturer being fined GBP 65,000 and ordered to pay GBP 60,000 in costs.Adam Millichip, from Tenbury Wells, was delivering pallets of sheet steel to Wessex Lift Co Limited in Hampshire when the incident happened.Investigators |
| Engineering contractor fined after employee suffers accident at work 24/01/2012 An engineering company has been fined GBP 12,500 and ordered to pay GBP 29,660 in costs after an employee suffered severe injuries when using an excavator.A maintenance fitter employed by Nottinghamshire firm Van Elle Ltd was driving the excavator during work on the M1 motorway in the Midlands between junction |
| Motorcyclist seeking GBP 300k in personal injury claim 23/01/2012 A motorcyclist from Lincolnshire has launched a personal injury claim after he suffered severe injuries in a road accident in Peterborough.Melvyn Bottom was riding his motorcycle on the A605 when he was involved in a collision with a blue van driven by David Borrett.Mr Bottom suffered serious injuries to his |
| Manufacturer fined GBP 7k after accident at work 23/01/2012 An international manufacturer has been fined GBP 7,000 and ordered to pay GBP 2,742 after a worker suffered severe injuries in an accident at work.The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted Sansetsu Ltd for breaching health and safety laws after Daniel Winters lost three fingers in a bubble wrap making |
| Flooring firm fined after accident at work 20/01/2012 A hardwood floor company has been fined GBP 6,000 and ordered to pay GBP 4,773 in costs after a worker's arm was punctured by a large piece of wood.Paul Murdoch was cutting walnut boards on a circular ripsaw at Weldon Contracts Ltd's workshop, Norwell, when a 90 centimetre section broke |
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