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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

Council Fined After Ride On Lawnmower Overturns Causing Serious Injury

Bassetlaw District Council was fined after an employee was seriously injured when a ride on lawnmower overturned while being used on a steep slope in...

Regulatory News

Wed 1st 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

Waste Management Company Fined After Employee Falls From Compost Screening Machine

A green waste recycling company was fined after an employee suffered a broken leg when falling from a compost screening machine while clearing a block...

Regulatory News

Tue 17th Mar 2026

Bakery Company Fined After Fall From Pallet Box Causes Hip Fracture

A bakery employee suffered a hip fracture after falling from a large plastic pallet box while disposing of food waste into a skip.

Regulatory News

Tue 17th 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

Bristol Landlord Fined After Fall From External Staircase

A Bristol landlord was fined after a member of the public fell from an external staircase at a converted property and suffered significant injuries.

Regulatory News

Thu 15th 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

Fall protection News

Construction Company And Director Sentenced After Worker Fell Through Stairwell Opening

Council Fined After Ride On Lawnmower Overturns Causing Serious Injury

Construction Firm Fined After Labourer Fell Through Inadequately Covered Ventilation Shaft

Waste Management Company Fined After Employee Falls From Compost Screening Machine

Bakery Company Fined After Fall From Pallet Box Causes Hip Fracture

Construction Company Fined After Worker Fell From Ladder During Refurbishment

Contractor Jailed After Teen Fell Through Garage Roof During Demolition

Bristol Landlord Fined After Fall From External Staircase

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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