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Health and Safety Executive fine company after worker suffers severe head injuries

08 June 2011

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has reported that a property development company has been fined and ordered to pay costs after a worker suffered severe head injuries after falling from scaffolding while working in a warehouse.

The HSE found that the company failed to implement safety measures that could have prevented the accident.

The HSE said they had previously taken enforcement action against the company in relation to similar health and safety issues.

If you or a member of your family has been injured as a result of an accident at work, contact our Personal Injury team today for a telephone conversation or a free, preliminary meeting.

Chloe Newton, Solicitor in the Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence team

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