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Scaffolding boss recieves suspended jail term after forklift death

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The Managing Director of a scaffolding company has been slammed with a suspended prison sentence and fine after an employee died when he was struck from behind by a forklift truck.

Leicester Magistrate’s Court heard how in June 2016, Shaun Flynn had just finished loading a lorry in the yard of Boss Scaffolding (Northampton) Limited when he was struck from behind by the raised forks of a moving forklift truck.

He subsequently died from his injuries.

An HSE investigation found that Boss Scaffolding director Leon Gill and an employee of the firm failed to take reasonable care for the health and safety of others who might be affected by the poor management of risks arising from the use of a counterbalance forklift truck in a state of disrepair.

Company director Leon Gill pleaded guilty of breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. He was sentenced to 10 weeks imprisonment suspended for eighteen months and ordered to pay £7,000 fine and £45,000 costs.

Speaking after the hearing, HSE inspector Jenna McDade said: “This case highlights the importance of regular pro-active maintenance and inspection of work equipment, to ensure equipment does not deteriorate to the extent that it puts people at risk. Sadly the tragic death of Mr Flynn could have been prevented.

“Companies and individuals should be aware that HSE will not hesitate to take appropriate enforcement action against those that fall below the required standards.

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