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2 companies fined after workers electrocuted in overhead powerline incident
A worker was killed and another seriously injured after a cherry picker struck an overhead powerline, with the companies receiving fines totalling over £110,000.
Care home fined £16,000 after resident choked to death on meal
The resident was served food that was not prepared in accordance with their dietary requirements, resulting in them choking.
Metal fabrication company fined after workers develop vibration-related illnesses
The £44,000 fine was issued after 7 workers reported conditions including nerve damage and finger balancing.
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