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Cardiff · Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates' Court
A worker was attempting to re-tension overhead door springs using an industrial wrench when the tool slipped, causing the spring to unwind uncontrollably. The wrench was ejected and struck him, and he died from his injuries the following day.
Injuries: Catastrophic injuries; died the following day
Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974; Regulation 5(1) of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
“This incident was entirely avoidable. Maintenance of industrial doors is high-risk and requires specialist equipment and trained people.”
Work involving stored energy, such as tensioned door springs, must only be carried out by properly trained specialists with the right equipment.
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