Technical Summary
Fire Protection Recycling Ltd was fined after an employee died when a fire extinguisher exploded due to inadequate safeguards for discharging operations. Duty holders must ensure proper safety measures are implemented for the handling and discharge of pressurized equipment to prevent fatal incidents.
Original Reporting Excerpt
Craig Pearson, 37, sustained fatal injuries when fire extinguisher exploded Father-of-four described by his fiancé Rachelle as “bubbly, thoughtful and kind’ HSE investigation found Fire Protection Recycling Ltd had failed to ensure the proper safeguards were in place for discharging of fire extinguishers at its site in West Midlands A waste and recycling company in […]
Source: HSE Press
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