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Kenneth Lloyd

Kenneth, a self-employed builder, was killed when he fell from a farm building roof while working for his son.

Because Kenneth was not in an employment relationship there was no Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation or jury.

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Jonathan Ruell

Jonathan, a farm worker, was driving a tractor for a friend when it stuck in the mud and overturned, killing him.

Because Jonathan was not in an employment relationship there was no Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation or jury.

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William Gittins

William, a two year old, was run over by a tractor and killed on New Year's Day as he helped his father feed cattle on their farm. The tractor was being driven by a neighbour as William's father's tractor was not working.

William's death came within weeks of the launch of an agricultural safety campaign by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

The inquest was held at Powys Coroner’s Court on 11 March 2002. A verdict of 'Accidental Death' was returned.

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Andrew Witherston

Andrew, a lorry loader at a Powys sawmill, was knocked down and killed when he was hit from behind by a lorry as he walked along a road at the BSW plant at Newbridge-on-Wye.

The inquest was held at Powys Coroner’s Court on 26 March 2003. A verdict of 'Accidental Death' was returned.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) brought a prosecution against the company, which was charged with a breach of the Health and Safety at Work Act relating to failing to ensure safety of employees. The company was fined £100,000 and £ 9,192 costs at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court after pleading guilty at Llandrindod Wells Magistrates Court in November for breaching safety rules.

Speaking after the hearing, HSE Inspector Tania Stewart said, 'This sentence should prompt other employers who have vehicles running through their premises, to re-examine their workplace, in order to ensure that pedestrians and vehicles are adequately segregated.'

The prosecution over Andrew's death followed two other serious accidents in less than 12 months in one of which a worker suffered serious multiple fractures in an accident involving the drive mechanism of the mill.

Sandra Witherston, Andrew's widow, said after the sentencing she would consult her lawyers about possible further action.

'It really doesn't matter how much the fine was because it can never undo what's happened,' she said. 'It's been a very difficult time for my family and until now I have concentrated on the Health and Safety Executive's prosecution,' she added. 'I suppose I will now have to talk to lawyers to consider whether I want to take legal action myself.'

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Robert Mann

Robert was killed in an incident involving a forklift truck in GF Potter's recycling plant in Welshpool.

The inquest was held at Powys Coroner’s Court on 27 February 2004 when a verdict of 'Accidental Death' was returned.

In October 2004 at Mold Crown Court James Edward Potter admitted a charge under the Health and Safety at Work Act of failing to ensure the safety of an employee. Judge John Rogers QC fined him £20,000, with costs of £6,500.

The court heard Robert had driven the forklift over a weigh-bridge because his usual route was blocked by an articulated trailer. But as he crossed the raised weighbridge, the forklift mysteriously accelerated, veered to the left, and toppled over.

David Abberton, prosecuting for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), said Robert tried to jump clear but was trapped by the overhead guard of the truck, which struck his head. Colleagues lifted the truck by six inches, enough for paramedics to get him out, but he died.

An investigation by the HSE concluded the accident had been caused, or contributed to, by the company's failure to insist Robert wore a seat belt, and to erect safety barriers.

The judge said, 'Whatever penalty I impose, it will not begin to reflect the fact an employee died and the distress that has been occasioned to his family.'

A year before safety experts warned seat belts and barriers were needed, but the company had considered them unnecessary. Potter has now spent £13,000 installing them.

'I am quite satisfied the failures on behalf of the defendant resulted simply from an oversight which unfortunately had these terrible consequences,' the judge said.

Simon Morgan, defending, said Mr Mann had been a close family friend of Potter and his most experienced and valued employee. His death had been felt particularly keenly. Mr Morgan said the company's safety consultants had not been aware of new regulations requiring forklift trucks to have seat belts.

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Thomas Cliff

Thomas was working in a forestry plantation at Dolanog near Welshpool on Monday when he died after being crushed by a falling tree.

Thomas was pronounced dead after being released by firefighters

The inquest is to be held at Powys Coroner’s Court. No date has yet been set.

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James Hornby

James, a self-employed roofer, suffered fatal injuries when he fell from a roof while working on M Burgins and Son garage building in Fronwen Lane, Dolau, near Llandrindod Wells.

The inquest is to be held at Powys Coroner’s Court. No date has yet been set.

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