HSE | Two Shrewsbury-based companies have been fined after a worker fell through a roof during extension work.
On 9 December 2022, a roofer fell through an un-covered window opening, fracturing his spine and ribs. HSE found Roofrite (Shropshire) Limited and Harding and Houlston Building Contractors failed to plan and monitor work at height safely.
Roofrite pleaded guilty to breaching Regulation 6(3) of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and was fined £8,000 plus £2,990 costs. Harding and Houlston pleaded guilty to breaching Regulation 13(1) of CDM 2015 and was fined £500 plus £2,990 costs.
HSE inspector Sara Andrews emphasised the need for thorough risk assessments and internal crash decks to prevent falls.
