Scapa UK Limited , which manufactures adhesive tape, was fined £135,192 (inc.costs) after a worker was fatally injured while operating a rewind/slitting machine.
The circumstances were:
- The rewind/slitting machine draws a large roll of adhesive material and slits it into narrower rolls.
- The risk assessment for the machine was inadequate because it failed to identify the in-running nips and other hazards on the machine.
- Scapa previously received advice in 2012 from both HSE and an external consultant in relation to the guarding of machinery on site, but had failed to take action to ensure the necessary guarding.
- As a result, it still had unguarded in-running nips.
- In addition, operators were not provided adequate information and training on the risks posed by this machine.
- On 10 April 2018, Mr Brett Dolby was operating the machine.
- He was drawn into an in-running nip and suffered fatal injuries
The HSE inspector said:
“This tragic incident could easily have been prevented if the company had properly assessed and applied effective control measures to minimise the risks from dangerous parts of the machinery. The dangers associated with in-running nips are well known, and a wealth of advice and guidance is freely available from HSE and other organisations. Employers should be aware that HSE will not hesitate to take appropriate enforcement action against those that fall below the required standards.”
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