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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

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

Flower Supplier Fined After Unprotected Gap Leads To Amputation

A court heard how unsafe unloading arrangements and an unprotected gap contributed to an employee suffering a through knee amputation.
Regulatory News

Mon 13th Apr 2026

Packaging Company Fined After Worker Suffered Severe Head Injuries In Lifting Incident

A packaging manufacturer was fined after a worker suffered life changing head injuries when a heavy machine fell while being moved.
Regulatory News

Wed 21st Jan 2026

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