Carpentry firm fined for safety failings

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Carpentry firm fined for safety failings A carpentry firm in Stourbridge has been handed a hefty fine after an employee suffered serious injuries to his hand while operating an unguarded machine.

In June last year, a 59-year-old employee was feeding wood into the machine when his hand became caught.

The machine amputated his right hand's index finger, broke his middle finger and left him with severe cuts to his other fingers.

In addition, the employee suffered associated nerve and tendon damage to his hand, which still affects him today.

The company pleaded guilty to breaching Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 at Stourbridge and Halesowen Magistrates court.

As a result, the firm was given a £3,000 fine and ordered to pay costs amounting to £1,000.

Following the hearing, Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector John Glynn remarked: "Employers must fully assess the dangers associated with their work. In this case, the risks associated with woodworking machinery are well known and should have been adequately controlled."

To avoid such accidents, the HSE implores Britons who work with heavy machinery to use safety gloves.ADNFCR-1200-ID-19863752-ADNFCR

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