HSE Enforcement record

Autostructures UK Limited

Conviction Current · 13 December 2018

Enforcement details

Reference
4727544
Record type
Conviction Current
Action date
13 December 2018
Offence or breach
Maintenance technician, whilst attempting to deal with a breakdown on a large hydraulic power press, came into contact with the unguarded, rotating flywheel. As a result sustained serious (and proving to be fatal) head injuries. Joint Police and HSE WRD investigation learnt that for a number of years the guard that would have prevented the incident was never replaced and senior management were knowingly permitting employees to work within close proximity of the unprotected flywheel.
Fine
£1,320,000
Costs awarded to HSE
£21,169.85
Offence address
Telford/Hadley Castle Work/AutG K N Autostructures LtdPO Box 83Hadley Castle WorksTELFORDShropshireTF1 6AAEngland
Region
Midlands
Local authority
The Wrekin UA
Industry
Manufacturing
Main activity
25990 - MF FABRICATED METAL PROD NEC
Type of location
Fixed
HSE group
IVDIIU2G8
HSE directorate
INVESTIGATION DIVISION
HSE area
HSE Division
Breach detail IDs
4727544001
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