A Lincolnshire quarry owner has been fined £7,500 for endangering employees after being found guilty of operating unsafe machinery.
Overview:
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) reported that Andrew Freeman, who trades under the name Freemac Aggregates at The Quarry, Cross Road, The Fen, Baston, failed to comply with a legal notice prohibiting the use of poorly maintained and inadequately guarded sand and gravel plant until it was made safe.
A HSE officer visited Mr Freeman’s premises on 9 June 2009 and issued a Prohibition Notice for the machine. When an inspector revisited the site two months later on 16 September, the plant was still in use and guarding that had been fitted to comply with the Notice had again been removed.
Outcome:
The HSE prosecuted Andrew Freeman who was found guilty of breaching Regulation 11(1)(a) of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 in relation to the offence. In addition to a £7,500 fine, he was ordered to pay full costs of £3,437.
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Source: Health & Safety Executive
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