by Russell Worth | Jan 12, 2015 | Accident at Work, Claims, Injury at Work, News
A metal recycling company from Lincolnshire described as neglecting health and safety “time and time again” has been heavily fined after a 49 year worker ended up with broken ribs when he fell from a conveyor belt. The accident happened when the man toppled off a...
by Russell Worth | Jan 8, 2015 | Accident at Work, Accident Claims, Claims
Two firms in Northamptonshire have been fined after serious failings relating to asbestos were revealed during a routine safety inspection. Northampton Magistrates’ Court heard how Lifting Systems Ltd had tasked Durasteel Services Ltd with refurbishing an asbestos...
by Russell Worth | Jan 8, 2015 | Accident at Work, Claims, Injury at Work, News, Personal Injury
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is calling on businesses to review their health and safety policies for the New Year. The regulator, which will celebrate its 40th anniversary this year, is asking businesses to put a stop to a so-called ‘blame’ culture which it...
by Russell Worth | Dec 30, 2014 | Accident at Work, Claims, Injury at Work, News
A young man died on the first day of his new job after a four-tonne dumper crushed him. 20-year-old Daniel Whiston, from Dulverton, was driving the dumper when the incident occurred in 0ctober 2009. His employers, Wedgewood Buildings Ltd had allowed him to drive the...
by Russell Worth | Dec 18, 2014 | Accident at Work, Claims, Injury at Work, News
The co-owner of a 2,800 acre sporting and fishing estate in the North Yorkshire national park has been fined following the death of a 79 year old occasional worker at the end of October 2013. James Gaffney, a retired businessman, died after an all-terrain vehicle he...
by Russell Worth | Dec 17, 2014 | Accident at Work, Claims, Injury at Work, News
A fabric firm based in Rochdale has been fined £10,000 after one of its employees suffered severe chemical burns on his body. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) launched an investigation into the company, PW Greenhalgh and Co Ltd. after the incident occurred at its...
