Rochdale company fined after boss killed by reversing lorry
Mr Ames died in hospital of his injuries, and an HSE investigation later identified several failings including the company having no safe system in place for reversing vehicles. Its employees confirmed they had never received any training and this included one who said he had on occasion reversed HGVs into the warehouse with someone else acting as a look-out marshal – despite neither being trained to do so.The investigation also found the company had no risk assessment procedure in place in relation to this scenario.
Mr Ames' family said the outcome of the hearing left them with "mixed emotions".In a statement, they said: "Daniel went to work and never came home again and we have a massive hole in our lives that will never be filled."They said they were glad the company admitted responsibility and was fined but "remain devastated" at the loss of the "much-loved dad, husband, uncle, son and brother".They continued: "He got on well with all his colleagues at work and had a great career. "He was a respected professional who loved his job, was well known in the industry and was excited for his future - but that was taken away from us all in an instant."HSE inspector Jane Carroll said: "This is a tragic case."Daniel was clearly popular and respected but his leadership and dedication to his colleagues was not properly protected by the defendant."A safe system of work was not in place."
Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Independent
11 minutes ago
- The Independent
Water sports park shut as police launch urgent search for missing woman in Cheshire
A water sports park has been shut as police search for a missing woman last seen in a petrol station in Cheshire. Cheshire Police are appealing for help from the public to find Rachel Booth, 38, who was reported missing on Saturday 19 July after last being seen in the Barnton area of Northwich. She was last sighted at around 3.50am on Saturday at the Sandiway Garage on the A556. She is described as 5' 9' tall, of a slim build, with blonde hair, and is believed to be wearing black leggings and a black top. A spokesman for Cheshire Police told the Northwhich Guardian that officers were conducting enquiries in the village of Oakmere as part of their enquiries. A nearby water-sports park, Wildshore Delamere, said it was closed until further notice due to 'ongoing police investigations in the surrounding area'. A notice on their website read: 'We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. 'The incident is unrelated to Wild Shore - however we wish to help as much as possible. 'If your booking is affected by this closure, please contact our customer services team or head online to your account. We'll be happy to arrange a refund or reschedule your session for a later date. Thank you for your understanding.' Inspector James Wilson said: 'We are currently conducting a number of enquiries to trace Rachel and we are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare. 'Anyone who has seen Rachel since she was reported missing is asked to contact us. The same goes for anyone who has any information on her whereabouts. 'We would also like to appeal directly to Rachel to get in touch to let us know you are OK. You can report information to Cheshire Police via 101 or through quoting IML-2136439.
The Independent
11 minutes ago
- The Independent
Man, 31, held on suspicion of murder after elderly couple killed in house fire
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an elderly couple died in a fire at their home in St Helens. Merseyside Police said. Peter Eric Greener, 77, known as Eric, died on July 16 and his partner Sheila Jackson, 83, died on July 17 following the fire at their home on South John Street in the early hours of Tuesday. A force spokesperson said an accelerant was used to start the blaze. The 31-year-old man from St Helens was arrested in the early hours of Sunday on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning. Detective Superintendent Rachel Wilson, senior investigating officer, said: 'Although an arrest has been made, I would like to take this opportunity to remind people to pass on information directly to police or anonymously via Crimestoppers, and not to comment or post in any way which jeopardises this ongoing work. 'Extensive inquiries continue, and to that end we are still appealing for anyone with information to come forward, particularly if you live in the area of South John Street and recall seeing or hearing anything suspicious at around the time of the incident. 'Please do not assume what you know has already been reported to us, as we can quickly make that assessment.' On Friday, pictures of the couple, including one showing Mr Greener with his arm around Ms Jackson, were released by their families through police. Detective Chief Inspector Steve McGrath said last week it was 'sickening' and 'a truly shocking incident' and everyone in Merseyside would be 'utterly appalled' at what had happened.
BBC News
11 minutes ago
- BBC News
Former Wolverhampton pharmacy to be demolished
Plans to demolish an empty pharmacy and rebuild it as a new salon as part of plans to transform a row of shops in Wolverhampton have been approved. The former Newbridge Pharmacy, in Tettenhall Road, will be replaced with a new a salon built across three former Mark Taylor antiques shop next door, which has been boarded up and closed since the late 2000s, would also be demolished under the application, submitted earlier this year, said both buildings on the busy Tettenhall Road had "fallen into disrepair" and had structural defects that could cause a "major hazard if allowed to decay further." The plans for the new salon would see treatment rooms built in the former pharmacy's basement with the ground and first floors also new shop units would also be built on the ground and first revamp of Tettenhall Road will see the existing pharmacy, which relocated two doors down a few years ago, remain.A structural survey accompanying the planning application said the buildings earmarked for demolition were "structurally unsound" and repairs to the roof, walls and floors would likely cost more than rebuilding. The survey recommended it would be "preferable to demolish the building and start from scratch". This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
