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Waste management company fined £14,000 after worker injured in fall from height
The worker was clearing a blockage from machinery when they fell, resulting in a broken leg.
Bakery company fined after worker suffers hip fracture in fall
A fine of over £16,000 was issued after a worker fell from a large plastic pallet box whilst disposing of food waste.
Recycling company fined after worker injured in telehandler incident
The company was fined £24,000 after a worker was crushed against a wall by a reversing telehandler.
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