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Firm fined £3.2m after worker’s huge pylon shock
A UK-based energy company has been fined £3.2 million after a worker suffered a severe electrical shock while working on a pylon site.
The incident occurred in August 2019 when the 34-year-old worker, who has not been named, was conducting maintenance on a high-voltage pylon in Scotland. Despite wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), the worker received a massive electrical shock, leaving them critically injured.
An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that the company, which has been identified as ScottishPower, failed to ensure that the worker was properly trained and equipped to work on the pylon.
Key Findings:
- The worker suffered severe electrical shock while conducting maintenance on a high-voltage pylon in Scotland
- The company, ScottishPower, failed to ensure proper training and equipment for the worker
- The HSE investigation found multiple breaches of health and safety regulations
- The company has been fined £3.2 million for the incident
Reactions:
- "We are deeply sorry for the harm caused to the worker and their family. We take full responsibility for the incident and have taken steps to ensure it does not happen again." – ScottishPower spokesperson
- "This incident highlights the importance of proper training and equipment for workers in the energy industry. We will continue to work with companies to ensure that workers are protected from harm." – HSE spokesperson
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