Three companies fined after skips fell on man at Carlisle factory

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Pirelli, of Derby Road, Burton-on-Trent, and IRTR, of Moorhead Lane, Shipley, admitted two health and safety law breaches, while DCS, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, admitted one breach.

They said improvements had been made by all three firms to ensure all strict rules were followed.

Barrister Richard Matthews KC, for Pirelli, said of Mr Weightman’s ordeal: “The company regrets this enormously.”

Counsel representing DCS and IRTR also expressed regret and remorse.

Recorder Julian Shaw observed Mr Weightman had suffered “extremely unpleasant, long-lasting, life-altering injuries”.

Pirelli was fined £280,000, IRTR received a £9,000 fine and DCS was fined £2,600. All were told they must also pay costs.


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