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Bovingdon, Hertfordshire · Luton Magistrates Court
A labourer who lived in a property adjoining the site fell into an exposed, rainwater-filled excavation on his way home from a night out. The site had only makeshift boards and planks as bridges over the excavations. His body was not found until around 2pm the following day.
Injuries: Drowned.
Regulation 22(2) of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
“He had been simply returning to his flat after socialising with friends. However, the site was quite literally a death trap.”
Secure and clearly protect excavations at all times, including outside working hours.
The machines, packs and quizzes that fit this kind of site.