Firm fined pounds 2,000 over worker who lost hands
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.A WALL-COVERING company was fined pounds 2,000 and ordered to pay pounds 3,757 costs yesterday for failing to provide proper training to a guillotine operator who had both hands chopped off in an accident.
Sharon Jackson, 23, who was cutting board for pattern books when the accident happened in February 1992, has now largely recovered the use of her hands after they were sewn back on by surgeons, magistrates at Preston, Lancashire, were told. Forbo Kingfisher Limited, of Lune Mills, Lancaster, pleaded guilty to a breach of the Health and Safety at Work Act.
Training for those operating the machine was 'totally inadequate,' said Ian Connor, for the prosecution. The pounds 2,000 fine was the maximum that could be imposed because the accident took place before March 1992, when maximum fines were increased to pounds 20,000.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments