Basic Search  |  Summaries  |  Advanced SearchCompany City/Town: Halifax
Company Nation/Region: England
Penalty: £124,937
Year: 2024
Date: 21 February, 2024
Offence Group: safety-related offences
Offence Type: workplace safety or health violation
Violation Description: Wastecare Limited pleaded guilty to breaching Section 2 (1) of the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974 after several hundred kilograms of used batteries fell on an employee, resulting in severe injury. The company was fined £120,000 and ordered to pay £4,937.39 in costs
Settlement Type: Guilty Plea
Agency: Health and Safety Executive
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