Category: workplace accident
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Stage fall claim puts spotlight on event safety
Stephen Fry has reportedly issued a claim after suffering serious injuries at the CogX Festival, held at The O2 Arena. The broadcaster is said to have fallen from the stage after delivering a keynote speech, sustaining fractures to his leg, hip, pelvis and ribs. The incident demonstrates a very straightforward legal duty:- organisers and venues…
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Apprentice injured by guillotine
Rotherham based metal fabrication company pleaded guilty to serious failings. A Rotherham based metal fabrication company has been sentenced after pleading guilty to serious health and safety failings following an incident in which a 17 year old apprentice was injured by a metal cutting guillotine during training. An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive…