This ebulletin contains a selection of HSE's latest prosecution notices:
2 companies fined after worker sustained serious injuries in fall
Fines totalling £800,000 were issued after safety failings resulted in a worker falling from scaffolding, suffering serious injuries.
Roofer sentenced for refusing to co-operate with HSE
The roofer was carrying out work without scaffolding, ignored a prohibition notice and was verbally abusive towards a HSE inspector.
Companies fined after apprentice fell from height installing CCTV
The young worker fell 11 feet through a fragile roof whilst completing installation work, resulting in injuries to the workers back.
Fine for plant-hire company after worker killed in forklift truck incident
A £433,550 fine was issued after the vehicle fell from the side of a trailer bed, resulting in the workers death.
Stove manufacturer fined £200,000 after employee loses leg
The worker had his lower leg amputated following crush injuries caused when heavy metal sheets fell on him.
Offshore oil and gas company fined £560,000 following major hydrocarbon release
Improper maintenance on an offshore platform led to a large release of crude oil and gas from corroded pipework.
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