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Waste and Recycling Company Fined After Conveyor Belt Crush Injuries

A waste and recycling employer was fined after a worker was drawn into an unguarded conveyor belt while clearing a blockage.

Regulatory News

Mon 8th Jun 2026

Shipping Company Fined After Pedestrian Struck by Reversing Forklift

A shipping company was fined after a worker suffered life changing injuries when he was struck by a reversing forklift, highlighting the need for deta...

Regulatory News

Thu 28th May 2026

Machine Manufacturing Company Fined After Fingers Crushed During Forklift Lifting

A serious hand injury occurred when fingers were crushed beneath a three tonne machine during an unsafe planned forklift lifting operation, leading to...

Regulatory News

Fri 22nd 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...

Regulatory News

Thu 14th May 2026

Egg Farm Convicted After Worker Caught In Running Conveyor Machinery

A farm poultry and egg producer was fined after a worker became trapped in running conveyor machinery during cleaning and emergency action was needed.

Regulatory News

Wed 13th May 2026

Waste Company Fined for Unsafe Skip Stacking and Poor Traffic Segregation

A waste and recycling company was fined after skips were dangerously stockpiled and pedestrians were not effectively segregated from vehicles on site.

Regulatory News

Tue 12th May 2026

Major Electronics Company Fined After Worker Injured Cleaning Machinery

A worker suffered long term hand damage after being trapped while cleaning a hydraulic machine, and the company has been fined for inadequate protecti...

Regulatory News

Tue 21st Apr 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

Company Fined After Worker Crushed by Concrete Block in HGV Trailer

A Worcestershire vehicle maintenance company was fined after a worker suffered life changing injuries when concrete blocks toppled inside an HGV trail...

Regulatory News

Thu 16th Apr 2026