by theEHP | May 11, 2011 | Health & Safety
A Staffordshire engineering firm has been fined £40,000 after a worker was crushed to death underneath a plant vehicle. Overview IOSH reported that Mark Palmer, a 46-year-old employee of Hydraline Engineering Ltd, was working under the arms of a wheeled loader when...
by theEHP | May 11, 2011 | Health & Safety
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...
by theEHP | May 11, 2011 | Health & Safety
A pipe coupling manufacturer has been fined £10,000 after worker suffered multiple injuries when two quarter tonne steel flange rings fell on him. Overview: The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reported that a 39-year-old machine operative from Hitchin,...
by theEHP | May 10, 2011 | Health & Safety
A Hastings scaffolder has today been fined £15,000 for endangering himself and others after working on a four-storey scaffold with no harness. Overview The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) reported that Gareth Roser, who was contracting for Battle-based Giant...
by theEHP | May 10, 2011 | Health & Safety
A Nottinghamshire building firm has been fined £20,000 for contaminated an elderly resident’s possessions with asbestos during bathroom renovation work. Overview The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) reported that Abbott and Mason Building and Joinery...
by theEHP | May 10, 2011 | Health & Safety
An international play equipment manufacturer has been fined £4,700 after one of its workers severed four fingers using a circular saw. Overview: The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) reported that Selby resident Allan Davis, suffered severe injuries to his right...
