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Ace Infra Ltd fined £60,000 after a worker fell through an unprotected floor opening

Burton, Cumbria · Lancaster Magistrates Court

What happened

An employee sweeping debris on the first floor was propelled through an unprotected floor opening onto a concrete surface below when a newly constructed wall collapsed. There was no edge protection, no warning signage, no safety instruction and no supervisor present.

Injuries: Multiple fractures and a dislocated shoulder; one month in hospital.

The breach

Regulation 6(3) of the Work at Height Regulations 2005

The sentence

  • Fine: £60,000
  • Costs: £4,799
HSE inspector

“This incident could have been avoided had appropriate control measures and training been in place.”

What would have prevented it

Provide edge protection, signage, instruction and supervision around unprotected floor openings.

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Source: HSE press release, Construction company fined £60,000 after worker falls through unprotected floor opening