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Drury Engineering Services Ltd fined £44,000 after workers developed vibration-related illness from unassessed tool use

Immingham Dock, Immingham, North East Lincolnshire · Grimsby Magistrates' Court

What happened

HSE became aware of reports of vibration-related illness among employees and an investigation identified seven affected workers. The company had failed to assess vibration risks, put control measures in place, provide health surveillance or deliver adequate training.

Injuries: Workers experienced finger blanching, numbness in the hands at night, loss of grip strength and nerve damage affecting daily life.

The breach

Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

The sentence

  • Fine: £44,000
  • Costs: £8,062
HSE inspector

“HSE will not hesitate to take action against companies that do not do all they should to keep people healthy and safe.”

What would have prevented it

Vibrating tool use needs a formal risk assessment, exposure controls and health surveillance long before workers start reporting symptoms.

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Source: HSE press release, Immingham metal fabrication company sentenced after seven workers develop vibration-related illnesses