Kirkby Sonae Factory Fined £220,000 for Accidental Deaths
Sonae Industria (UK) and Valmet Ltd (formerly Metso Ltd) have been brought to justice following the accidental deaths of two employees at the factory in Kirkby, Merseyside. Liverpool Crown Court heard that Mr Elmer, 27 and Mr Bibby, 25 were carrying out maintenance on plant machinery on 7th December 2010, when the conveyor belt unexpectedly began to operate, pulling the men in. The untimely deaths could have been avoided had there been adequate procedures in place to ensure the safety...
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