National Grid Electricity Transmission PLC was fined £331.673 (inc.costs) after a worker was killed during a lifting operation.
The circumstances were:
The circumstances were:
- A delivery crate containing a compressor needed to be moved.
- There was inadequate planning and supervision of the lift.
- Paul Marsden, the deceased person, had not received adequate training on the new lorry loader crane.
- In particular, he had not received training on the additional risks due to the remote control unit.
- On 18 November 2016 Mr Martin and a colleague were using a remote-controlled lorry loader crane
- As they attempted to attach the slings to the hook, the crane struck Mr Marsden resulting in fatal injuries.
The HSE inspector said:
“This tragic incident could have been avoided if the company had properly planned the movement of the crate involved. Employers must recognise operating remote-controlled plants carry their own risks and should be managed appropriately, including through providing adequate training for employees.”
“This tragic incident could have been avoided if the company had properly planned the movement of the crate involved. Employers must recognise operating remote-controlled plants carry their own risks and should be managed appropriately, including through providing adequate training for employees.”
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