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Penistone, South Yorkshire · Sheffield Magistrates' Court
A worker became entangled in an unguarded wire drawing and recoiling machine that had exposed moving parts. He suffered a fatal head injury as a result.
Injuries: fatal
Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
“Companies are reminded that HSE will not hesitate to take appropriate enforcement action against those that fall below the required health and safety standards.”
Machinery with exposed moving parts, such as wire drawing and recoiling equipment, needs fixed guards, interlocks or pressure mats, backed by a risk assessment, a safe system of work and formal training.
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