A Norfolk dealership has been fined £200,000 in a prosecution this month by the Health and Safety Executive after one of its technicians died in a horrific workplace accident.
The business, Ford and Slater at King's Lynn, had not carried out a proper risk assessment, the HSE found, and hadn't provided the technician with the necessary equipment and safeguards for the job.
Marcin Horyza was working on the air suspension of a DAF truck when a loss of air pressure caused the lorry to lower onto Horyza, crushing him.
HSE Inspector Michael Cikkubs emphasised the importance of thorough risk assessments and the implementation of appropriate control measures to prevent such tragedies.
In a statement, Nigel Strevens, joint managing director of Ford and Slater, expressed deep regret for the tragic accident and acknowledged the company’s failure to adequately mitigate the risks involved.
The company has since implemented measures to improve its health and safety procedures.
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