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13/02/2009
Firm Fined £65k After Tragic Contractor's Death
A Northern Ireland construction firm has been fined more than £65,000 after an employee died on-site almost two years ago.
McNicholas Construction Services Limited was found guilty of breaching health and safety legislation at Ballymena Crown Court last week.
The case was brought by the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland, following the death of a road worker in Coleraine.
McNicholas Construction Services Limited was fined £65,000 and £4,650 costs.
David Callaghan, a grab lorry driver, died from injuries received when he was hit by a passing vehicle while carrying out repair work on the Sandelford Bridge, in May 2007.
At the time of the incident there were no warning signs or any other precautions to safeguard Mr Callaghan whilst he worked on the carriageway.
Kevin Toner, Deputy HSENI Chief Executive said the case should be a stark reminder for all contractors that roadworks must be carried out "in a well planned and safe manner".
"This includes the need to provide adequate signage, warnings and, where required, road closures in order to provide safety to all persons at work on or near roads. This case also highlights the need for both control and supervision of workers in high risk situations," he said.
(PR/JM)
McNicholas Construction Services Limited was found guilty of breaching health and safety legislation at Ballymena Crown Court last week.
The case was brought by the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland, following the death of a road worker in Coleraine.
McNicholas Construction Services Limited was fined £65,000 and £4,650 costs.
David Callaghan, a grab lorry driver, died from injuries received when he was hit by a passing vehicle while carrying out repair work on the Sandelford Bridge, in May 2007.
At the time of the incident there were no warning signs or any other precautions to safeguard Mr Callaghan whilst he worked on the carriageway.
Kevin Toner, Deputy HSENI Chief Executive said the case should be a stark reminder for all contractors that roadworks must be carried out "in a well planned and safe manner".
"This includes the need to provide adequate signage, warnings and, where required, road closures in order to provide safety to all persons at work on or near roads. This case also highlights the need for both control and supervision of workers in high risk situations," he said.
(PR/JM)
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