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Steven McColgan suffered injuries that were described as "life-changing" after the accident, which happened at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle.
Following an investigation into the incident by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Laing O'Rourke Construction Limited and Expanded Structures Limited were charged with breaking health and safety laws in October 2006.
At the resulting court case, Laing O'Rourke was fined £50,000 and ordered to pay costs of £13,756, while Expanded Structures was fined £75,000 and ordered to pay more than £14,000 in costs.
HSE inspector Victoria Wise stated that the two firms had failed in their "duty of care" for Mr McColgan.
"It is tragic that Mr McColgan's injuries could so easily have been avoided if those in a position of responsibility had effectively discharged their duties," she said.
HSE figures show that around 4,000 people were injured as a result of a fall from height in 2008/09.
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Health and safety failings led to worker's fall
A worker fell 21 metres due to health and safety failures by his employer, a court has heard.Steven McColgan suffered injuries that were described as "life-changing" after the accident, which happened at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle.
Following an investigation into the incident by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Laing O'Rourke Construction Limited and Expanded Structures Limited were charged with breaking health and safety laws in October 2006.
At the resulting court case, Laing O'Rourke was fined £50,000 and ordered to pay costs of £13,756, while Expanded Structures was fined £75,000 and ordered to pay more than £14,000 in costs.
HSE inspector Victoria Wise stated that the two firms had failed in their "duty of care" for Mr McColgan.
"It is tragic that Mr McColgan's injuries could so easily have been avoided if those in a position of responsibility had effectively discharged their duties," she said.
HSE figures show that around 4,000 people were injured as a result of a fall from height in 2008/09.
Quantum Risk Management are leading Health and Safety Consultants
Posted on 25/08/2010
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