36-year-old man fractured 12 ribs after being struck by 500kg drill
The company, which admitted to breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act, has been handed a £40,000 fine following the workplace accident
TL;DR
- A worker suffered serious injuries, including 12 fractured ribs, when a 500kg pillar drill toppled onto him.
- The incident occurred in June 2024 at The Micro Spring and Presswork Company Limited's site in Redditch.
- The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation revealed the company failed to perform an adequate risk assessment and ensure proper organization and supervision of the lifting operation.
- The company pleaded guilty to breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
- The firm was fined £40,000 and ordered to pay £5,032 in costs.
- HSE inspector Charlie Rowe emphasized that such incidents are preventable and highlighted the availability of guidance for employers.