A West Midlands logistics company has been fined £300,000 after one of its drivers was killed by a runaway lorry.
The 44-year-old was crushed against a stationary vehicle when his own vehicle moved off while he was coupling the tractor unit to the trailer. After striking him the lorry continued to roll down a slope, travelling another 27 metres before crashing into a wall.
An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive identified issues with the company’s drivers coupling up vehicles without following the company's rules. They were not applying the handbrake to the tractor unit or turning off the engine.
This dangerous practice was known to the company who failed to effectively monitor its employees and ensure they followed the correct, safe working procedure.
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Source: http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2013/rnn-em-0313.htm
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