Cardboard manufacturer Corespec Limited was fined £122,989 (inc.costs) after a visiting lorry driver suffered life changing injuries when he was struck by a forklift truck (FLT).
The circumstances were:
- Corespec Limited failed to organise the delivery yard in such a way that pedestrians and vehicles could work in a safe manner.
- There was a lack of suitable segregation between pedestrians and vehicles.
- On 27 August 2019, a lorry driver was assisting in the loading of pallets of cardboard tubes onto his vehicle.
- In the course of loading the second pallet, the FLT being used to lift the pallets reversed and struck the driver, causing crush injuries to his right leg.
The HSE inspector said:
“This injury was easily preventable. Planning for transport safety and implementing safe working practices should avoid such incidents. Workplace transport is a significant hazard, and the risks must be recognised and managed. There are simple and effective measures employers can take to help keep everyone safe. Companies should be aware that HSE will not hesitate to take appropriate enforcement action against those that fall below the required safety standards.”
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