Chemical company fined after agency worker suffers chemical burns
– Flowchem UK Ltd fined £50,000 after worker suffered chemical burns from corrosive drain un-blocker
– HSE found inadequate training, PPE not routinely worn, and insufficient first aid provisions
– HSE guidance is available
A manufacturer of household cleaning products in Nottingham has been fined after an agency worker suffered burns to her...Read More »
Two firms fined after racking collapse killed two workers
- Two men killed following an incident at an industrial estate near Bradford.
- Lee Horton, 58 from Ilkley and Daron Pickstock, 43 from Chorley died.
- HSE investigation found serious failures in risk assessment and safe systems of work.
Two companies have been fined following an incident which resulted in the deaths of two workers...Read More »
Machine manufacturer fined £10,000 after lathe incident leaves employee with finger amputated
– Employee lost finger when glove caught in metalworking lathe while using emery cloth
– Company failed to assess risks and ensure safe system of work
– HSE guidance states emery cloth should never be applied directly by hand
A machine manufacturing company in Middleton has been fined after an employee lost their...Read More »
Man jailed after dangerous and illegal gas work put pensioner at risk
- Israel Jackson jailed for 12 months for carrying out fraudulent & dangerous gas work.
- Relatives raised concerns after smelling gas following new boiler fitting.
- Jackson was previously prosecuted by HSE in 2015 – and has never been on the Gas Safe register.
A man who fraudulently claimed to be Gas Safe Registered (GSR)...Read More »
Manufacturer fined after employee’s fingers severed
- South Kirby firm fined £24,395 after employee suffered partial severing of two fingers
- Worker was cleaning printing machine when fingers were drawn into unguarded rollers
- HSE investigation found company failed to prevent access to dangerous machinery parts
A wooden cable drum manufacturer based in South Kirkby has been fined £24,395 after an employee’s...Read More »