Fatal refuse collection lorry accident leads to £815,000 fine for two companies

摘要

Two companies have been fined a total of £815,000 after a worker was fatally crushed in the rear of a refuse collection vehicle (RCV). Preston Crown Court was told that the vehicle's tailgate was closed on Rick Calsen while it was being worked on at John Fowler and Son (Blacksmiths and Welders) in Chorley, Lancashire in May 2014. The vehicle was operated by Veolia ES Sheffield. The tailgate was closed using the in-cab controls, and examiners found a fault with the safety system which was supposed to leave a gap of 1m between the bottom of the tailgate and the edges of the body when the in-cab controls were used. It was found to be jammed, allowing the tailgate to be closed completely.