Inquiry held in fish farm worker’s death in Highlands

In his determination, the sheriff said the accident had highlighted safety concerns including around work practices and the correct wearing of protective clothing.

He said: “The circumstances of Mr Hendry’s death serve to re-emphasise the well-known but oft forgotten point that routine, low-level, non-core activities can carry just as much risk and require just as much forethought as an unusual, out of the ordinary activity which is given special planning.”

The sheriff added: “He was clearly very well thought of and respected by his colleagues and I have no doubt that he is still sorely missed by all who knew him.”

Last May, Mowi Scotland was fined at Inverness Sheriff Court after admitting to health and safety breaches.

The court heard the company had failed to provide risk assessments, maintain a system of work and failed to provide supervision.

Mowi Scotland said the practices involved in the accident on Loch Alsh on 18 February 2020 were no longer used.