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Mum's heartbreak as lift engineer, 24, crushed to death at Müller factory
Lift engineer Lewis McFarlin, 24, was crushed to death while working to repair a lift at Müller's Market Drayton factory. Lift Monitoring Systems Limited in Staffordshire was fined £200,000 yesterday following a Health and Safety Executive investigation. Müller Yogurt has not been prosecuted by HSE.
Company fined after engineer crushed to death at Müller Yogurt factory Lift Monitoring Systems Limited fined £200,000 for death of Lewis McFarlin. The 24-year-old was crushed while attempting to repair a goods lift. Müller Yogurt and Desserts has not been prosecuted by HSE.
Farmer's 'aggressive black cow' attacked OAP and tried to kill his dog on path Patrick Atherton was walking his dog in Ottery Saint Mary, Devon. The 70-year-old had his Border Collie, Lad, on a lead at the time. One of the cows went on a rampage, attacking the OAP and his dog. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has prosecuted the farmer.
Woman took her own life at hospital mental health unit while staff distracted Francesca Whyatt, 21, took her own life at The Priory Hospital in Roehampton. She had been transferred from a local hospital to the Emerald Ward. The company that runs the hospital has been fined £140,000 by the HSE.
People 'exposed to serious risk' after company made same mistake London company Green Facades Limited was contracted to remove potentially dangerous aluminium composite panels and combustible insulation material from The Circle. Despite already being served an enforcement notice by the Health and Safety Executive for its shoddy working practices on a London project in 2021, the company made the same mistake again. When the HSE inspected the site at The Circle on January 10 2022, inspector Jackie Western found combustible material was left exposed.
Redcar SSI blast: No manslaughter charges after pair killed John Mackay, 49, and Tommy Williams, 65, died at the SSI site in Middlesbrough. A Health and Safety Executive investigation found insufficient evidence to pursue gross or corporate manslaughter charges. The HSE will continue to lead a criminal investigation into the deaths.
Redcar SSI blast: No manslaughter charges after pair killed John Mackay, 49, and Tommy Williams, 65, died at the SSI site in Middlesbrough. A Health and Safety Executive investigation found insufficient evidence to pursue gross or corporate manslaughter charges. The HSE will continue to lead a criminal investigation into the deaths.
Woman walking dogs is trampled to death by herd of cows in Wales A woman has died after being trampled by a herd of cows. She was walking her dogs along a public footpath in Welshpool. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is investigating the woman's death.
Woman trampled to death by cows while walking dogs through field of 40 animals Woman was using a public footpath near Welshpool in Powys, Wales. She was walking her dogs through a field which is home to a herd of 40 cows. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is investigating the woman's death.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly wants free contraception for all women Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said he wants free contraception made available to all women. Mr Donnelly has in previous Budgets brought in free contraception to women aged under 30. He said the HSE to the end of July had a deficit of €600m.
Ukrainian family in Wexford speak of joy at finding a home in Ireland – ‘this place is beautiful’ Enniscorthy school to get extra funding for additional therapeutic services. HSE to provide funding to recruit a team comprising an Occupational Therapist, a Speech and Language Therapist and a Physiotherapist at St. Patrick’s Special School.
Emails reveal sharp exchanges between Robert Watt and the then HSE chief Stephen Mulvanny 'They've beaten them all already, so why not now' - Expectant Ireland fans embark on world cup journey. Golden retrievers cool off in lido as dog swimming month begins in the UK. Emails reveal sharp exchanges between Robert Watt and the then HSE chief Stephen Mulvanny.
The uncivil service: Tetchy emails fly between top figures over HSE budget Emails reveal sharp exchanges between Robert Watt and the then HSE chief Stephen Mulvanny Maeve Sheehan. ‘I love my son but I’m scared of him… we are prisoners in our own home’ – mother of severely autistic boy (9) who needs urgent care.
Hospitals spending millions on taxis HSE paid out €122 million for taxis over the past four years. Last year it spent €36 million on their services, its highest annual spend in 2019-23.
Met Éireann issues Status Yellow high temperature warning as highs of 27C forecast Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow high temperature warning for the entire country. HSE urges people to protect their skin amid soaring temperatures in excess 27C.Potential impacts include heat stress, uncomfortable sleeping conditions and risk of water related incidents.
Teenage girl injured in dog attack at Kerry beach A 17-year-old girl in her late teens was bitten by a dog on Inch beach, Dingle. As many as four dogs were at the scene of the incident when it occurred. Dingle Coast Guard provided first aid, after which the patient was handed over to the HSE.
Chair of the Citizens’ Assembly on Drug Use Paul Reid thanks members for support on ‘important work’ Former chief executive of the HSE was appointed to the position in February. The fourth meeting of the Citizens’ Assembly on Drug Use is meeting across the weekend.
Bank tells High Court it will chase fraudster Catriona Carey over debt on loan Bank of Ireland (BoI) is proceeding with its High Court case against convicted fraudster Catriona Carey over an outstanding mortgage debt. Carey is also at centre of garda inquiry over alleged €600,000 mortgage scam. ‘Sidelined’ Kerry CAMHS whistleblower sues HSE over alleged mistreatment.
Our post-war reliance on concrete as a quick, cheap building fix is finally crumbling HSE has declared RAAC ‘life expired’ and says ‘it is liable to collapse’ Some 1960s buildings were not fit for purpose, and there were disastrous consequences. Ronan Point, a 22-storey block in east London, partly collapsed in 1968 after a gas explosion.
Shop manager wins €33,000 over sacking after claim she vandalised worker’s car Shop manager wins €33,000 over sacking after claim she vandalised worker's car. ‘I am Jesus’ – Man accused of slashing Dublin woman’s face in ‘random unprovoked attack’ ‘Sidelined’ Kerry CAMHS whistleblower sues HSE over alleged mistreatment.
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