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Vant Road, London ·
A worker was levelling ground in a 3-metre deep excavation when the side wall collapsed onto him after rainfall, pinning him against the wall. The work had not been planned, managed or monitored, and the incident was not reported to HSE until two months later.
Injuries: Life-changing injuries
Section 37(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 via Regulation 15(2) of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
“This was a wholly avoidable incident, where had appropriate measures been taken the life-changing injuries would not have occurred.”
Excavations must be planned, shored and monitored, especially after rainfall, and incidents must be reported to HSE without delay.
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