Labor & Employment

Biogas Site Electrocution: Two Companies Fined After Worker Death

The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced that two companies, Willand O&M Ltd and New Wave Marine Ltd, have been fined following the death of Carl Parsons and serious injury to Luke Madavan at a Devon biogas site. The incident occurred when a cherry picker struck an overhead powerline, and investigations revealed ignored safety warnings.

Funding Available for Safe Digging Education and Awareness

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment's Division of Oil and Public Safety is accepting applications for grants from the Damage Prevention Fund to support safe digging education. This fund, derived from fines for violating the Excavation Requirements Law, aims to prevent underground facility damage and ensure public safety. Up to $20,000 in grants will be awarded.

Company Sentenced for Worker Vibration Illnesses

Drury Engineering Services Ltd was fined £44,000 after pleading guilty to health and safety breaches that led to seven workers developing vibration-related illnesses. The company failed to adequately assess risks, implement control measures, or provide health surveillance and training.

Care Home Fined After Resident Choked to Death

Riverside Care Limited has been fined £16,000 after a resident choked to death on food not prepared to his dietary requirements. The Health and Safety Executive investigation found a failure in the system for preparing modified meals, leading to a fatal outcome. The company pleaded guilty to breaching the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

Grounds Maintenance Company Fined After Employee Fatality

MHS Countryside Management Limited was fined £27,000 after an employee died operating a ride-on lawnmower. The Health and Safety Executive investigation found the company failed to conduct a risk assessment and the machine's safety roll-over protection system had been removed. The company pleaded guilty to breaching the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

Somers Forge Limited Fined £750,000 After Employee Death

Somers Forge Limited has been fined £750,000 after an employee died in a lathe accident. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found the company failed to implement safe operating procedures and prevent access to dangerous machinery. The incident occurred on December 8, 2023, and the fine was issued on February 18, 2026.

West Mercia Police Fined After Officer Injured Responding to Collision

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has fined West Mercia Police £85,800 after a student officer sustained life-changing injuries when hit by a car while responding to a traffic collision. The investigation found the force failed to adequately manage risks, provide suitable training, and supply adequate equipment.

OSHA Cites Contractor $60,242 Penalties After Worker Death

The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA has cited PCE Petroleum Contractors Enterprises Inc. for 12 serious violations following a worker's fatal exposure to toxic chemicals. The agency proposed $60,242 in penalties.

OSHA Cites Florida Contractor for Struck-By Hazards After Fatality

The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA has cited Hyvac Inc., a Florida contractor, for exposing workers to struck-by hazards following a fatal incident in August 2025. The agency proposed $28,135 in penalties for two serious violations related to pressurized piping systems.

Florida Awards $13M for Infrastructure Development

Governor Ron DeSantis awarded over $13 million through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to support infrastructure development for the aerospace, aviation, and maritime industries in Panama City, Port St. Joe, and Gulf County. These funds are intended to create jobs and attract investment.