2026 to 2027 names and details of fatalities

Updated: 03/08/2026

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Since January 2012, the industry classifications used in this table are based on SIC 2007. Prior to this, the classifications were based on SIC 2003. This brings this information in line with the industry classifications used in HSE's official statistics.

Date of incident Name Age Description of incident Location of incident Local Authority LA code General Industry Sector Detailed Standard Industry Classification (SIC) SIC Code Employment status
08/04/2026 Mark Whitehouse 62 The deceased fell from height Kidderminster Wyre Forest 1845 Construction Electrical installation 43210 Employee
10/04/2026 Terry Whalley 62 The deceased was struck by an object Doncaster Doncaster 4410 Manufacturing Manufacture of plastic plates, sheets, tubes and profiles 22210 Employee
14/04/2026 Christopher Dent 43 The deceased was struck by a moving vehicle Isle of Islay Argyll & Bute UA 9054 Agriculture Mixed farming 01500 Employee
25/04/2026 Jane Gordon 82 The deceased died following a fall Hawick Borders UA 9055 Services Hospital Activities 86101 Member of the public
05/05/2026 Karl Foster 58 The deceased was struck by a moving vehicle Sheffield Sheffield 4420 Services Freight transport by road 49410 Employee

 

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Updated 2026-07-31