Schoolboy killed in farm accident

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Schoolboy killed in farm accident A farming partnership in Moray, Scotland, has been fined following an incident where a 13-year-old boy died after falling through the roof of a farm building.

The boy, who was the stepson of the farm's junior partner, was watching the gutter in the valley between the cattle shed and feed passage roofs being cleared.

He was raised up to roof level in the bucket of a tractor by his stepfather and the boy walked onto the roof.

As he walked across the roof, however, he stepped onto a skylight which collapsed.

The farming partnership pleaded guilty to breaching Section 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and was fined £13,500 by Elgin Sheriff Court.

Health and Safety Executive inspector Ann Poyner commented: "Farmers and those working in agriculture frequently carry out roof work, yet fail to appreciate the risks involved are always substantial.

"If possible, avoid going on fragile roofs and always keep children clear of high risk activities."

To further reduce the risk of farm-related acvidents, Britons are advised to use appropriate workwear.ADNFCR-1200-ID-800045856-ADNFCR

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