CONCRETE STAIRCASE CAUSED FATAL CRUSHING
Posted on 3rd May 2017
Lifting operations were unsafe and poorly supervised on project
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
LIFTING OPERATION WITH EXCAVATOR CAUSED DEATH
Posted on 24th April 2017
Groundworker fatally injured when struck by concrete drainage cover
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, excavator, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
LEG OF PRE-CAST WORKER CRUSHED UNDER BLOCKS
Posted on 13th March 2017
Concrete firm fined £300,000 after employee has leg amputated
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
INCIDENT: ROAD PROJECT WORKER CRUSHED BY PIPE
Posted on 7th March 2017
Falling concrete pipe leaves workman with serious injury
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, collapse excavation, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
STEEL FIRM WORKER LOSES LEG IN CRANE INCIDENT
Posted on 14th February 2017
Poor crane maintenance resulted in highly dangerous workarounds
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, equipment, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
YOUNG WORKER INJURED BY FALLING POWER PANEL
Posted on 5th December 2016
Teenager trapped when panel fell from pallet during unloading
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
WORKMAN INJURED ‘BARRING’ PRECAST FLOOR UNITS
Posted on 5th December 2016
Concrete floor installation inadequately planned and managed
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, lifting operations, manual handling, PROSECUTIONS
FIRM FAILED TO MANAGE MUSCULOSKELETAL RISK
Posted on 24th November 2016
Manual handling aids inadequate plus training and assessment lacking
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, lifting operations, manual handling, MSD & ULD, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, PROSECUTIONS
DEATH CAUSED BY FALLING LOAD FROM TOWER CRANE
Posted on 17th October 2016
Banksman died after load detached from the lifting tackle
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, falls objects, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
SITE MANAGER AND WORKMAN PROSECUTED
Posted on 10th October 2016
Employees fell short in meeting their lifting operations responsibilities
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS, sentencing
MILLION POUND FINE OVER LIFTING OPERATION DEATH
Posted on 20th September 2016
Machinery movement by ad hoc system ends in fatal incident
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
LIFT TRUCK LIFTING NOT PLANNED & SUPERVISED
Posted on 2nd September 2016
Unstable structure ‘twisted’ dangerously during improvised lifting op
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, lifting operations, MEWPS, PROSECUTIONS
CRANE WORKER DIED DURING LIFTING OPERATIONSi
Posted on 4th July 2016
Roof sheeting project lacked fragile rooflight preventive measures
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
IGNORING LOLER REQUIREMENTS COST FIRM £90,000
Posted on 9th June 2016
Firm failed to examine equipment despite warnings to comply
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
BASKET TIPPED DURING CRANE MAN-RIDING
Posted on 23rd May 2016
Lifting and plant hire firm failed to plan use of crane for lifting persons
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, CRANES MISC, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
ENGINEER DIED WORKING UNDER ‘AD HOC SYSTEM’
Posted on 28th January 2016
Crane engineer trapped between drive motors and boom
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, lifting operations, machinery, PROSECUTIONS
PRECAST WORKMAN DIED DESPITE EARLIER INCIDENT
Posted on 21st December 2015
Concrete stairs toppled over and crushed worker
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, collapse structure, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
FALLING CONCRETE PANEL CRUSHED LORRY DRIVER
Posted on 14th December 2015
Panel designer, manufacturer and haulier held to account for death
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
THREE ELECTRICIANS ‘WHIPPED’ BY FALLING CABLE
Posted on 30th November 2015
Contractor prosecuted over unsafe method of work for installers
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, lifting operations, manual handling, PROSECUTIONS
HIGH FINES FOLLOW FATAL LIFTING OPERATION
Posted on 5th October 2015
Management system failures left vital equipment unchecked
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
‘PRE LIFT PROCESS’ NOT SUITABLY ASSESSED
Posted on 15th September 2015
Offence not causative in death of workman crushed by load
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
MAJOR CONTRACTOR FINED OVER LIFTING OPERATIONS
Posted on 2nd September 2015
Descending load ‘snagged’ and fell from two retaining slings
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, CRANES SLINGING, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
EXCAVATOR USED FOR LIFTING PROVES FATAL
Posted on 5th April 2015
Engineer prosecuted over death of workman crushed by digger
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, excavator, EXCAVATORS, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
TELEHANDLER DANGEROUSLY USED AS ‘CRANE’
Posted on 3rd February 2015
Beam fell from sling and crashed on workman steadying suspended load
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS, telehandler
JAIL TERM FOR DIRECTOR OVER AVOIDABLE DEATH
Posted on 27th January 2015
Workman crushed during movement of machinery by forklift
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, lifting operations, MANSLAUGHTER, PROSECUTIONS, telehandler
METAL BEAM FELL ONTO BUSY LONDON STREET
Posted on 11th December 2014
Principal contractor and frame firm fined over injury and public risk
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS, public, PUBLIC RISK
LIFTING BEAM KEY INFORMATION NOT PROVIDED
Posted on 4th December 2014
Work equipment misused in absence of supplier guidance
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, EQUIPMENT, lifting operations, MOBILE PLANT, PROSECUTIONS
CRANE OPERATOR CHEATS DEATH IN POWER LINE STRIKE
Posted on 27th November 2014
Contractor failed to act on warning concerning overhead electric cable
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, CRANES MOBILE, electricity, ELECTRICITY OVERHEAD, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
2 TONNES OF PLASTERBOARD CRUSHED WORKMAN
Posted on 24th November 2014
Unsecured boards on fork lift truck fell causing severe injuries
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, lifting operations, MOBILE PLANT, PROSECUTIONS, telehandler, TELEHANDLERS
DISMANTLING WITH MEWP ENDS IN DISASTER
Posted on 6th November 2014
Falling beam caused serious head and chest crush injuries
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, lifting operations, mewps, MEWPS, PROSECUTIONS
MAJOR CONTRACTOR FINED OVER BEAM COLLAPSE
Posted on 30th September 2014
Workman crushed during railway bridge replacement
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, collapse structure, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
FAKED FORK LIFT EXAMINATION RECORD EXPOSED
Posted on 4th September 2014
Firm fined for both forged document and fault-ridden truck
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, lifting operations, MOBILE PLANT, PROSECUTIONS, telehandler
CRANE OPERATOR FINED OVER SITE CABIN LIFT
Posted on 25th June 2014
Co-worker crushed during routine lifting operation
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS, workers
UNSTABLE LOAD CRUSHED PLANT INSTALLER
Posted on 24th June 2014
Firm fined over poorly planned plant room lifting operation
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
CORPORATE MANSLAUGHTER CONVICTION AFTER TRIAL
Posted on 27th May 2014
Overall execution of construction project fell below required standard
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, CDM: DIRECTORS, lifting operations, MANSLAUGHTER, manslaughter, PROSECUTIONS
CORPORATE MANSLAUGHTER PROSECUTION PROGRESS
Posted on 15th May 2014
Court hears allegations of “complete lack of planning” on refurb project
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, CDM: CONTRACTORS, lifting operations, MANSLAUGHTER, manslaughter, PROSECUTIONS
LIFTING GEAR CAUSED FALLING CONCRETE PANEL DEATH
Posted on 15th May 2014
Firm chose not to engage construction specialist on high risk task
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
WRONG EQUIPMENT USED FOR LIFTING BARRIERS
Posted on 10th March 2014
Suitable grab rather than telehandler needed to prevent injury
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, CRANES LORRY, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
WORKMAN DIED ON TOWER CRANE LIFTING OPERATION
Posted on 26th February 2014
Concrete beam crushed lifting banksman during high winds
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, CRANES TOWER, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
PC FOCUSED ON ‘PAPER’ RATHER THAN ‘PRECAUTIONS’
Posted on 9th January 2014
Temporary platform in shaft collapsed causing 10m fall on major project
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, collapse structure, CRANES MISC, falls platforms, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
REBAR FIRM FINED OVER FORKLIFT FAILINGS
Posted on 10th October 2013
FLT overturn caused by inherently unsafe system of work
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
CRANE INCIDENT UNCOVERS WIDER SAFETY FAILINGS
Posted on 12th September 2013
HSE prosecute over fall risks discovered during unrelated investigation
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, CRANES MOBILE, falls other, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
EQUIPMENT AND WORK SYSTEM CAUSED DEATH
Posted on 11th September 2013
Aggregates firm fined over lorry crane fatal crushing incident
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, CRANES LORRY, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
HOMES FIRM IN COURT OVER TOWER CRANE INCIDENT
Posted on 8th July 2013
Magistrates refuse to sentence in case of falling tower crane jib
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, CRANES TOWER, INCIDENTS, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
FORKLIFT TRUCK FOUND WITH MULTIPLE DEFECTS
Posted on 22nd April 2013
Construction firm failed to test FLT despite obvious disrepair
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, lifting operations, mewps, MOBILE PLANT, PROSECUTIONS
OFF-LOADING RENDER PALLET ENDED IN TRAGEDY
Posted on 16th April 2013
Plastering firm director died during modified delivery operation
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, lifting operations, manual handling, PROSECUTIONS
SIMPLE LIFTING OPERATION USED FLAWED SYSTEM
Posted on 10th April 2013
Tank being lifted on hotel project crushed workman
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, CRANES MISC, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
STONE SLAB MOVEMENT LACKED SAFE SYSTEM OF WORK
Posted on 3rd April 2013
Director held to account for dangerous unloading operations
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, lifting operations, MANUAL HANDLING, PROSECUTIONS
CRANE HIRE COMPANY FINE REDUCED ON APPEAL
Posted on 13th February 2013
Judge responds to crane firm plea over fine and payment period
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, CRANES MOBILE, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
STEEL GIANT AND CONTRACTOR PROSECUTED OVER DEATH
Posted on 29th January 2013
Metal bar fell from lift causing fatal head injuries
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Posted in ALL LATEST NEWS, lifting operations, PROSECUTIONS
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