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Two Firms Fined After Temporary Platform Collapse Injures Drilling Operative

Two contractors were fined after a temporary wooden platform collapsed during refurbishment work, causing serious neck and back injuries.

Regulatory News

Mon 15th Jun 2026

Falling Through Skylight Leads to Fines for Poor Roof Work Planning

Two contractors were fined after a scaffolder fell through an almost invisible skylight while carrying out roof related edge protection work.

Regulatory News

Wed 10th Jun 2026

Construction Company Fined After Fall Into Exposed Excavation Hole

A construction company was fined after a man fell into an exposed excavation hole at a flats building site and died, with safety measures only put in...

Regulatory News

Wed 3rd Jun 2026

Construction Company Fined After Skylight Fall Causes Spinal Cord Injury

A construction employer was fined after a joiner fell through an unsecured skylight opening and suffered a life changing spinal cord injury.

Regulatory News

Thu 28th May 2026

Fencing Contractor Fined After Electric Shock During Underground Cable Strikes

A contractor was fined after a worker was shocked and burned when excavation equipment struck a live underground cable.

Regulatory News

Wed 27th May 2026

Employer Fined After Collapse During Wind Turbine Blade Construction

A serious collapse during wind turbine blade work left an employee paralysed, leading to a £600,000 fine and costs after failures in risk assessment a...

Regulatory News

Tue 26th May 2026

Road Planing Company Fined After Guard Failure Leads to Amputation

A road milling incident caused life changing injuries after a worker became entangled in an unguarded rotating milling drum, leading to a prosecution...

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Thu 14th May 2026

Company Fined After Roofer Fell Through Unguarded Loft Hatch

A roofing company was fined after a worker suffered serious injuries from a fall through an unprotected loft hatch, highlighting failures in work at h...

Regulatory News

Fri 8th May 2026

Waste Management Company Prosecution After Worker Crushed by Excavator

A Hampshire waste yard has been prosecuted after a worker suffered life changing injuries when a reversing excavator ran over him.

Regulatory News

Mon 20th Apr 2026

Construction Company Fined for Repeated Welfare Failures at Multiple Sites

A West Midlands construction firm was fined after HSE found repeated failures to provide suitable welfare facilities, including hot or warm water and...

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Wed 15th Apr 2026

Construction Company And Director Sentenced After Worker Fell Through Stairwell Opening

A 26 year old labourer suffered serious injuries after falling through an unprotected stairwell opening during apartment block construction.

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Thu 2nd Apr 2026

Construction Firm Fined After Labourer Fell Through Inadequately Covered Ventilation Shaft

A construction firm was fined after a labourer died when he fell six floors through an unsafe ventilation shaft covering.

Regulatory News

Thu 19th Mar 2026

Companies And Site Manager Sentenced After Illegal Asbestos Clearance At Cannock Demolition Site

Demolition at a Cannock site was halted after asbestos was discovered, but the work was later resumed with inadequate planning and an illegal clearanc...

Regulatory News

Mon 9th Mar 2026

Construction Company Fined After Worker Fell From Ladder During Refurbishment

A construction worker suffered multiple serious injuries after falling from a stepladder while helping build temporary formwork for a new concrete sta...

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Mon 16th Feb 2026

Contractor Jailed After Teen Fell Through Garage Roof During Demolition

A self employed contractor was jailed after a teenager fell to his death during demolition work.

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Mon 2nd Feb 2026

Maintenance Company Fined After Worker Died From Toxic Glue Exposure

A housing association maintenance company was fined after a worker died after inhaling toxic vapours from flooring adhesive containing dichloromethane...

Regulatory News

Thu 29th Jan 2026