Environmental Compliance

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.

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.

Colorado Campaign Promotes Tax Credits to Reduce Child Poverty

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has relaunched its Get Ahead Colorado campaign to encourage families to file taxes and claim state and federal tax credits. Research indicates these credits can reduce child poverty in Colorado by 37%. The campaign provides resources for free tax filing assistance and tax credit estimation.

CDPHE Launches Environmental Justice Grants Dashboard

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has launched a new interactive dashboard for its Environmental Justice Grant Program. The dashboard provides transparency on how grant funding is being used to address environmental issues and improve community health across Colorado.

W. Henry Hardy Inc. - Enforcement Meeting

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has scheduled an enforcement meeting for W. Henry Hardy Inc. on March 25, 2026. This action follows unresolved compliance issues identified during an underground storage tank inspection in March 2025, leading to a delivery prohibition process.

Midway Grocery Enforcement Meeting Scheduled

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has scheduled an enforcement meeting for Midway Grocery on March 18, 2026, regarding unresolved compliance issues with underground storage tanks. This action follows inspections conducted in April 2024 and November 2025.

California Fines TheBeadChest.com $17,000 for Excessive Lead

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has fined online retailer TheBeadChest.com $17,000 for selling jewelry with excessive lead levels. The retailer has agreed to stop selling non-compliant jewelry.

Environment Agency v. Action Skip Hire Limited - Waste Removal Order

The Environment Agency has ordered Birmingham skip firm Action Skip Hire Limited to pay £9,495.50 for failing to remove waste from a site as previously ordered by a magistrates' court. This follows a prior conviction where the company was fined over £48,000 for operating an illegal waste site.

State Bike Grants Reduce Car Trips and Air Pollution

Washington State's Department of Ecology highlights successful bike grant projects in Shoreline, Tacoma, and Wenatchee. These projects, funded by the Climate Commitment Act, aim to reduce air pollution by encouraging cycling and limiting car trips in overburdened communities.