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The fines and costs which may flow from a safety related incident can be significant, not to mention the reputational stigma which the company will suffer. We set out below examples of recent prosecutions which give a flavour of the sentences handed down following conviction. For further information on any of these cases please do not hesitate to contact Rhys Griffiths of our Corporate Risk Management Group.
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Stonehaven firm fined £240,000 after driver crushed to death |
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Injury: |
Death |
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Fine: |
£240,000 |
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Company: |
East Coast Viners Grain LLP |
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Legislation: |
Section 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 |
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Costs: |
n/a |
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Source: |
HSE, 15 August 2014 |
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Industrial gas supplier fined after plant explosion leaves worker injured |
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Injury: |
Multiple lacerations and significant burns to left thigh, left arm and head |
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Fine: |
£175,000 |
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Company: |
BOC Ltd |
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Legislation: |
Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 |
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Costs: |
£85,000 |
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Source: |
HSE, 8 August 2014 |
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Injury: |
Company failed to make balcony safe |
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Fine: |
£50,000 |
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Company: |
Blackpool Coastal Housing Ltd |
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Legislation: |
Section 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 |
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Costs: |
£27,821.25 |
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Source: |
HSE, 1 August 2014 |
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Injury: |
None; Chemical storage tanks failed and spilled 150 tonnes of hazardous material |
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Fine: |
£50,000 |
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Company: |
Industrial Chemicals Limited |
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Legislation: |
Section 2(1) Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 |
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Costs: |
£14,231 |
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Source: |
HSE, 1 August 2014 |
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NHS Board sentenced after safety failings led to mental health patient suicide |
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Injury: |
Death |
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Fine: |
£50,000 |
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Company: |
NHS Ayrshire and Arran Health Board |
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Legislation: |
Section 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 |
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Costs: |
n/a |
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Source: |
HSE, 18 August 2014 |
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Injury: |
Leg fractures, broken and dislocated toes and deep grazing |
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Fine: |
£15,000 |
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Company: |
Jon Walker Timber Products Ltd |
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Legislation: |
Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 Regulation 3(1)(a) of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 |
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Costs: |
£9,850 |
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Source: |
HSE, 1 August 2014 |
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Injury: |
Four fractured ribs and bruising |
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Fine: |
£12,000 |
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Company: |
Cirencester Town Council |
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Legislation: |
Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 |
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Costs: |
£17,000 |
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Source: |
HSE, 4 August 2014 |
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Injury: |
Extensive burns |
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Fine: |
£10,000 |
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Company: |
Hartwell Manufacturing Ltd |
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Legislation: |
Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 |
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Costs: |
£7,885 |
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Source: |
HSE, 14 August 2014 |
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Injury: |
Fractured hip and damaged a knee |
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Fine: |
£8,000 |
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Company: |
Chalford Timber Ltd |
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Legislation: |
Section 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 |
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Costs: |
£16,335 |
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Source: |
HSE, 11 August 2014 |
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Dudley company fined for failing to manage dangerous bacteria |
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Injury: |
None; failed to properly manage and monitor Legionella bacteria and put workers and public at risk |
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Fine: |
£100 |
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Company: |
Pride Cleaners (2000) Limited (since ceased trading) |
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Legislation: |
Sections 2(1) and 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 |
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Costs: |
£50 |
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Source: |
HSE, 14 August 2014 |