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Forging company fined over death of employee entangled in lathe
The £750,000 fine was issued after dangerous working practices resulted in a worker suffering fatal injuries.
Grounds maintenance company fined £27,000 after worker killed operating ride-on lawnmower
The lawnmower was being used without a roll-over protection system when it overturned into a village pond.
Construction company fined £24,000 after worker seriously injured during renovation work
The worker suffered multiple serious injuries when they fell 1.65m from a ladder.
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