Manufacturing company accident at work results in £16k fineRSS Feed

An accident at work in which a worker lost his thumb and finger has seen a manufacturing firm fined £16,000.

Saint-Gobain Weber Ltd, which makes products for use in the construction industry, pleaded guilty to breaching health and safety regulations at Bedford and Mid-Bedfordshire Magistrates' Court.

The case relates to an incident in November 2007 when production supervisor Simon Partridge tried to unblock a waste extraction system.

His left hand became entangled in the rotary valve of the system and his finger and thumb were cut off.

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector Graham Tompkins commented: "Unfortunately this kind of horrific injury is all too common.

"This case would not have happened if a suitable system of work had been used, including power isolation arrangements and safety guards that were not so easily bypassed."

A separate HSE investigation has led to the prosecution of a fairground attraction owner and safety inspector after two people were thrown from a ride at the 2008 British Grand Prix.

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Posted by T B Walters

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