A London waste and recycling company was fined 400,000 after an Enfield Council worker was crushed by a reversing shovel loader. The incident occurred on May 13, 2022, at a transfer station when the worker was closing the tailgate of his tractor after tipping waste. The company failed to implement proper controls for pedestrian and vehicle segregation, leading to the council employee's injuries. The company pleaded guilty to breaching health and safety laws, emphasizing ongoing risks of injuries from moving vehicles without appropriate safeguards.
"The investigation found the company had failed to implement suitable controls to segregate pedestrians and vehicles for which detailed guidance is available. This can be achieved through physical barriers and safe systems of work."
"Due to the failings of this company a man has been left with very serious injuries. They failed to segregate pedestrians and vehicles, putting both employees and council workers at risk."
"The company was fined 400,000 and ordered to pay 5,573 in costs at Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 27, after pleading guilty to breaching Section 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974."
"Too many workers are injured every year as a result of being struck by moving vehicles which could be avoided by implementing suitable control measures."
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