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'Preventable' workplace death Leads to £5,000 fine for haulier
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CARNTYNE TRANSPORT has been fined £5,000 after one of its drivers died when he fell from the top of his tanker because the Glasgow firmad failed to provide a safe place to work.
James Hutchinson was found by three farm workers after falling three metres from the midpoint of his vehicle after setting the valves for delivery of liquid animal feed.
Cupar Sheriff Court heard there was no safety rail on the driver's side of the vehicle. Carntyne Transport, part of John G Russell Transport, which is involved in the transportation of bulk food and drink products, including cask and
bulk whisky and molasses, pleaded guilty to a charge under the Health and Safety at Work Act, which requires employers to provide a safe place and safe systems of work.
The Health & Safety Executive (HSF) says it is "unacceptable" that every week one person dies from a slip, trip or fall, while every 25 minutes someone breaks or fractures a bone at work.
HSE inspector Robert Fraser adds: 'Mr Hutchinson's death was preventable and arose from a failure to carry out a risk assessment and ensure there was safe access."
The company did not comment on the outcome.