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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

Tree Surgeon Injured After Mobile Lighting Tower Contact With Overhead Powerline

A prosecution followed a night time vegetation clearing incident where a mobile lighting tower contacted an overhead powerline, causing life threateni...
Regulatory News

Tue 5th May 2026

Companies Fined After Cherry Picker Contact With Overhead Power Line Kills Worker

Two companies were fined after an employee was electrocuted when a cherry picker collided with an 11,000 volt overhead powerline at a Devon biogas sit...
Regulatory News

Fri 6th Mar 2026

Hartlepool Chemical Manufacturer Fined After Two Serious Workplace Incidents

A chemical manufacturer was fined after two employees were seriously injured at separate sites within three months.
Regulatory News

Tue 3rd Feb 2026

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