Farmer fined after worker becomes entangled in potato harvester
It has been reported by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)* that on 21 August 2020, at Folkestone Magistrates Court, a farmer was sentenced after a worker suffered multiple injuries…
Serious Injury
Company Fined £1m After Worker Died
A building company, Cemex UK Operations Limited, has been fined after an employee died from being struck by a centering machine lifting mast. On 13 May 2017, James Brownlie was…
Car Component Manufacturer Fined After Workers Suffer Burns
Car component manufacturer fined £1 million after workers suffer burns Delphi Diesel Systems Limited, a commercial vehicle and car component manufacturer, was fined after two workers suffered significant burns. On…
Cyclists At Risk From Potholes
It is no secret that local roads are in terrible condition. According to MPs, this has caused an increase in the number of cyclists that have been injured and cars…
Accident at Work Led To Devastating Injuries
An accident at work led to devastating injuries for a worker. On 10 February 2017, an employee of Aylescott Feeds and Driers Ltd needed to unblock a feed pellet press.…
Recycling Firm Fined Over Employee Death
Liverpool recycling company fined £120,000 after death of their employee. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have issued a press release after an employee of a Liverpool recycling company was…
Employee Sustained Serious Injury at Printing Company
Employee sustained a serious injury at a tinplate printing company. Accidents at work are not rare and can often lead to serious injuries. One such case can be noted on…
Construction Worker Suffers Serious Injury
An employee of a construction company experiences serious injury at work. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website features another incident of a serious injury at work in their…
Beauty Therapist Dies After Cosmetic Surgery
Beauty therapist dies after a boob job and tummy tuck cause complications. A 36-year-old beauty therapist from Norwich died following cosmetic procedures. Louise Harvey paid £7,000 for breast enhancement and…
1 – 3 MILLION People harmed by GP, dentist, walk in centre and chemists a year.
Errors made can include prescribing the wrong medication, failing to diagnose a fracture or cancer, extracting the wrong tooth, failing to spot a severe infection such as sepsis. However, in…