
![]() |
Mark Sennett
Managing Editor |
![]() |
Kelly Rose
Editor |
Home> | Industry Update | >Company News | >HSE statement: Alton Towers owners’ plead guilty to safety failings |
ARTICLE
HSE statement: Alton Towers owners’ plead guilty to safety failings
25 April 2016
Neil Craig, head of operations for HSE in the Midlands said:
“We welcome the guilty plea entered by Merlin Attractions Operations Ltd. Merlin has acknowledged that it failed in its legal duty to protect people on the Smiler ride.
“Those injured on 2 June last year had every right to expect a carefree and fun day out.
“The incident was profoundly distressing for everyone involved, both physically and mentally. It left some with life changing injuries.
“We hope this first milestone will help those affected to continue their recovery from this tragic incident.”
MORE FROM THIS COMPANY
- Window fitter in court after worker suffered fatal head injuries
- BT fined £600,000 after workers injured
- Two firms fined over 'life changing' burns to electricity workers
- Oldham building contractor in court over fall from height risk
- Review of HSE launched
- Alex Wilson
- New Institute for Risk and Regulatory Research
- Motor vehicle repair company fined after work experience student crushed by vehicle
- Kent firm in court after employee severs toes
- Farm and owner fined after worker crushed to death
OTHER ARTICLES IN THIS SECTION