The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has prosecuted a Worcestershire-based manufacturer, after a worker nearly died when a door collapsed and pinned him to a baler.
On 5 May 2015, an HSE investigation found that two maintenance workers were replacing the bottom of a heavy sectional door at the factory.
While removing the hinges and brackets, the door collapsed – pinning one of the workers between it and a baler next to the door.
The worker suffered serious injuries – including broken ribs and asphyxiation, which led to a lost of consciousness for eight hours.
He has since made a full recovery.
HSE investigated the incident and found that managers had failed to recognise the risks involved in the maintenance work that was taking place –
there was no appropriate equipment, instruction or training provided to the workers to ensure the method of work was safe.
At Hereford Magistrates’ Court, Essential Supply Products Limited of Enigma Business Park in Malvern, Worcestershire, pleaded guilty to breaching Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.
The company was fined £20,000 and ordered to pay £2,714.10 in costs.
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