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Company fined after worker has arm severed in machine
A clinical waste disposal company has been fined £300,000 after a worker's arm was severed from the elbow while attempting to clear an obstruction on an autoclave machine.
HSE's investigation found:
- no measures in place to prevent workers from being at risk when clearing blockages or cleaning machinery
- that training provided to workers was inadequate with insufficient instructions on how to use and clean the machine
Read more about the incident in our press release: Company fined after worker has arm severed in machine.
Telehandler driver sentenced over death of colleague
A self-employed telehandler driver has been sentenced after reversing into a worker on a construction site, causing a fatality.
HSE's investigation found the driver had reversed without a banksman and was using a mobile phone while in control of the vehicle.
The driver was given a suspended sentence, a fine and ordered to pay fees.
Read more about the incident in our press release: Telehandler driver sentenced over death of colleague.
Recycling company fined after worker is crushed
A waste and recycling company has been fined £400,000 after a worker was seriously injured by a mobile shredder.
HSE's investigation found that no safeguarding measures were in place to manage movement of workers and vehicles on site.
The waste and recycling sector continues to be one of the leading industries for workplace injuries and fatalities.
Read more about the incident in our press release: Recycling company fined after worker is crushed.
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