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Six Figure Fine After Repeated Corrosion Under Insulation Leaks

An employer was fined after five separate leaks of highly flammable hydrocarbons caused by corrosion under insulation and inadequate inspection arrang...
Regulatory News

Wed 26th Aug 2026

Refinery LPG Leak Leads to £1 Million Fine After Corrosion Failure

A partial collapse at an oil refinery released around 2,400kg of LPG, resulting in a £1 million fine for failing to manage long standing corrosion.
Regulatory News

Mon 15th Jun 2026

Company Fined After Preventable Storage Tank Rupture With Life Changing Injuries

A company was fined after a long corroded storage tank ruptured, releasing chemical solution and causing life changing injuries, highlighting serious...
Regulatory News

Thu 14th May 2026

Chemicals Company Fined After Caustic Soda Burns Incidents

The Company was fined £3.8 million after investigations found serious control and planning failures led to two caustic soda exposure incidents at sepa...
Regulatory News

Fri 24th Apr 2026

Chemical Company Fined After Agency Worker Suffers Corrosive Burns

A Nottingham manufacturer of household cleaning products was fined after an agency worker suffered chemical burns to her face, eye, neck and arm follo...
Regulatory News

Fri 13th Feb 2026

Company Fined After Hydrogen Sulphide Exposure in Pump Room

A cellulose film packaging manufacturer was fined after workers were exposed to hydrogen sulphide, a harmful gas.
Regulatory News

Thu 8th Jan 2026

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