Tag Archives: HSE

Machine manufacturing company fined after employee’s fingers crushed during lifting operation

Employee suffered serious injuries after hand became trapped beneath three-tonne machine during lifting operation. HSE investigation found lifting operation had not been properly planned or carried out safely. Worker later underwent surgery to amputate two damaged fingers. A machine manufacturing company in Shepshed, Leicestershire has been fined £170,000 after an employee’s fingers were crushed when […] read more

May 22, 2026 HSEHSE • ManufacturingHSE

Public notice of an appeal

Public Notice of an appeal by Faldingworth Defence Limited against the imposed variation of their explosives licence by the Health and Safety Executive Appellant Name: Faldingworth Defence Limited (FDL) Site Location: Faldingworth Base, Spridlington Road LN8 3SQ. Original Decision Authority/Respondent: The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Nature of the Appeal: FDL is appealing to the Secretary of State for […] read more

May 21, 2026 HSEHSEHSE

Glasgow company fined £129,000 after worker lost fingers in machinery incident

Worker has three fingers partially severed after contact with moving machinery at Glasgow fuel plant Radio miscommunication led to worker believing high-spinning blades had been turned off HSE investigation found the company failed to prevent access to dangerous parts of machinery A biomass company in Glasgow has been fined a six-figure sum after a worker […] read more

May 21, 2026 HSEHSEHSE

Offshore firm fined following death of worker on Valaris 121 whose body was never recovered

HSE investigators uncovered what happened to Jason Thomas, who went missing at 4pm on 22 January 2023. Fellow workers on the Valaris 121 offshore rig heard a loud noise and when searching for Mr Thomas found his hard hat, gloves and radio near the airlock door. HSE investigation concluded Mr Thomas had plunged into North […] read more

May 18, 2026 HSEHSEHSE

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions confirms new non-executive director for HSE

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has confirmed a new non-executive director appointment to the Board of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Rebecca Emmett replaces Martin Esom, who left the HSE Board in March 2026, and brings with her a wealth of experience from the local government and public sectors that will […] read more