Director failed to recognise risks posed by fragile roof

摘要

A migrant worker suffered serious injuries after falling through an unprotected rooflight at a warehouse in Gateshead.rnThe city's magistrates heard that Webber Trading Ltd had been contracted to carry out roof repairs at Shoe City's premises in Sands Lane Industrial Estate, on 3 July 2007. The work required steel sheets to be installed over the top of plastic rooflights to prevent leaks.rnLucasz Czuba, 28, was working as a casual labourer for Webber Trading, and was part of a four-man team that carried out the repairs. The building was split into three bays, which were occupied by Shoe Zone and two other businesses. Four of the eight rooflights overlapped between two units, and the workers were told to cover the side of the rooflights that were situated above Shoe Zone.