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London-based refurbishment company, Modus Workspace has been fined \u00a31.1m after an engineer suffered serious injuries when he fell from height<\/h2>\n

Luton Crown Court heard how on 5 September 2016, an engineer was testing a sprinkler system for leaks at a site in Hemel Hempstead when he fell from height<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The worker climbed onto an internal roof and was inspecting the leak from an extension ladder. The ladder slipped away from him and he fell almost three metres into the gap between the internal roof and the external wall.<\/p>\n

The worker suffered severe blood loss, amounting to around half of his bloodstream. He required a blood transfusion and needed 14 stiches to his head. He also sustained a fractured vertebrae and suffered soft tissue damage.<\/p>\n

HSE investigation<\/h3>\n

An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive<\/a> (HSE) discovered that reasonably practicable measures had not been taken to prevent a fall from the internal roof for both the engineer and other contractors working on the roof.<\/p>\n

The investigation found that Modus Workspace Limited, the principal contractor, had failed to discharge its duty to ensure those not in their employment were not exposed to risks, in particular falls from height.<\/p>\n

Modus Workspace Limited was found guilty after a five-week trial of breaching Section 3 (1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. The company was fined \u00a31.1m and ordered to pay costs of \u00a368,116.18.<\/p>\n

After the sentencing, HSE inspector John Berezansky, said: \u201cThis case highlights the importance of taking reasonably practicable measures when planning and managing the risks regarding work at height<\/a> within the construction industry.<\/p>\n

\u201cFalls from height remain one of the most common causes of work-related fatalities and injuries in this country and the risks and control measures associated with working at height are well known.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe engineer\u2019s injuries were life changing and he could have easily been killed. This serious incident and devastation could have been avoided if basic safety measures had been put in place.\u201d<\/p>\n

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