Huddersfield Magistrates’ Court heard that in March 2014 the injured worker broke the little finger on his right hand while operating machinery at Total Polyfilm Ltd’s Brighhouse plant.
The firm failed to adequately manage the risk of workers being injured while operating machinery, an investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found. It also discovered that workers failed to operate in the correct way of working when using this equipment.
HSE inspector Jacqueline Ferguson, said: “This incident could so easily have been avoided by simply carrying out correct control measures and safe working practices. Companies should be aware that HSE will not hesitate to take appropriate enforcement action against those that fall below the required standards.”
Total Polyfilm Ltd of Walton Summit Estate, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire pleaded guilty to breaching Section 3 (1) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. It has been fined £6,000 and ordered to pay costs of £697.
Firm fined following trapped hand incident
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A polythene film manufacturer has been fined £6,000 for safety breaches after a worker trapped his hand in machinery.
