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Building materials manufacturer fined over £600,000 after worker suffers life-changing injuries at Tarmac plant
4th February 2026
A national manufacturer of building materials has been fined £633,300 after an employee’s legs were crushed between one-tonne metal frames moving on a production line.
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Contractor jailed after ‘kind hearted’ teen fell to death during demolition works
4th February 2026
A self‑employed contractor has been jailed after a teenager fell to his death during demolition works on a property in Surrey.
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Hartlepool chemical manufacturer fined £50,000 after two serious incidents within three months
4th February 2026
A Hartlepool chemical manufacturer has been fined after two employees were injured in separate incidents at two of its sites within just three months.
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‘James Bond’ builder who threatened HSE inspectors found guilty
4th February 2026
A builder who threatened inspectors from Britain’s workplace regulator and told them his name was James Bond has been fined.
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Maintenance company fined £400,000 after worker dies from toxic glue exposure
4th February 2026
A housing association maintenance company has been fined £400,000 after an employee died from inhaling toxic vapours from flooring adhesive.
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