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PHW · Working at height · 2026-08-03

Lowndes Lumb Construction Limited fined £60,000 after a worker fell through an unprotected roof light

Fulham, London · Westminster Magistrates' Court

What happened

On 10 November 2023 a worker fell through an unprotected roof light while passing materials during refurbishment work at a domestic property in Fulham. The company had failed to implement protective measures such as scaffolding, guard rails, crash decks or harness systems.

Injuries: Life-changing injuries sustained after falling onto a concrete floor below.

The breach

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

The sentence

  • Fine: £60,000
  • Costs: £6,070
HSE inspector

“This was a wholly avoidable incident that resulted in a worker suffering life-changing injuries.”

What would have prevented it

Any work near a roof light or fragile roof surface needs scaffolding, guard rails, crash decks or a harness system in place before work starts.

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Source: HSE press release, Construction company fined £60,000 after worker seriously injured