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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...

Regulatory News

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.

Regulatory News

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...

Regulatory News

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.

Regulatory News

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

Director and Contractor Fined for Non Compliance With HSE Enforcement Notices

A North London construction director and his company were fined after HSE found repeated safety failings at a residential conversion site.

Regulatory News

Wed 14th Jan 2026

Ace Infra Fined After Wall Collapse Led To Fall Through Unprotected Stairwell

Construction company was fined after a worker was knocked through an unprotected floor opening when a wall collapsed.

Regulatory News

Wed 7th Jan 2026

Construction safety News

Waste Management Company Prosecution After Worker Crushed by Excavator

Construction Company Fined for Repeated Welfare Failures at Multiple Sites

Construction Company And Director Sentenced After Worker Fell Through Stairwell Opening

Construction Firm Fined After Labourer Fell Through Inadequately Covered Ventilation Shaft

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

Construction Company Fined After Worker Fell From Ladder During Refurbishment

Contractor Jailed After Teen Fell Through Garage Roof During Demolition

Maintenance Company Fined After Worker Died From Toxic Glue Exposure

Director and Contractor Fined for Non Compliance With HSE Enforcement Notices

Ace Infra Fined After Wall Collapse Led To Fall Through Unprotected Stairwell

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