Latest news and prosecutions

This ebulletin contains a selection of HSE's latest prosecution notices

Farm owner fined after death of roofer
The farmer was fined £16,000 after incorrect equipment was used to access the roof, causing the worker to fall around 16 feet.

Company fined following crane collapse
The £750,000 fine was issued after a crane collapsed at a dock, putting workers lives at risk.

Cosmetics firm fined over £50,000 after HSE inspection found serious failings
The company was fined after an investigation uncovered serious electrical failings which posed serious risks to workers.

Crown Censure issued following death of soldier
A 51-year-old man suffered fatal injuries while taking part in Jackal driver training with five other Army reservists.

Bakery fined over £360,000 after worker lost a finger
The worker's hand got pulled around the bottom pully which resulted in the amputation of part of his right middle finger while checking the tension of a drive belt.

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