Case Reports

Carron Phoenix Limited, a sink manufacturing company, has been fined after a tool setter was injured after being struck by a moving part of a machine.

Nichol McKay Limited, an engineering product and component manufacturer, has been fined after a supervisor was struck by a bucket and its contents.

Neil Hawkins, a gas fitter, has been sentenced after carrying out gas work at a GP practice and on domestic premises without being registered with Gas Safe Register.

Places for People Homes Limited, a property management and development organisation, has been fined after five employees developed Hand-arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS).

Adam Mansbridge, a gas fitter, has been sentenced for carrying out gas work after his registration with Gas Safe Register had lapsed.

G&R Groundworks (South East) Limited, a groundworks contractor, has been fined after an operative struck an underground electricity cable resulting in multiple serious burn injuries.

A building company has been fined after a sub-contractor fell into a basement following the collapse of a staircase.

The University of Edinburgh has been fined after animal research workers were left at risk of suffering from adverse health effects as a result of exposure to laboratory animal allergens.

Beechdean Farm Limited has been fined because an employee suffered permanent blindness from corrosive chemicals used for cleaning in North Dean, Buckinghamshire.

Nazareth Care Charitable Trust, a registered charity, has been fined after an elderly resident of one of its care homes was fatally injured when she fell down a set of stairs.