An indoor skiing company in Tamworth has been fined £100,000 following the death of 12-year-old Louis Watkiss on 24 September 2021. Louis was struck by a staff member on a tobogganing slope.
The HSE found no suitable risk assessment, system of work, or supervision for tobogganing activities. Snowdome Limited pleaded guilty to breaching Section 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and was fined £100,000 with £14,534 costs.
“Louis’s death could have been prevented if the company had adequately assessed and controlled the risks associated with tobogganing activities… Our thoughts remain with Louis’ family.”
