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2 days ago
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Reaseheath College fined after Crewe student's fingers severed
A college has been fined after a student severed three fingers on his left hand while he was using a saw at the Maguire, from Crewe, Cheshire, was a 17-year-old horticulture student at Reaseheath College, in Nantwich, when he was hurt while cutting a piece of wood with a mitre saw on 20 September were able to reattach his thumb and index finger but his middle finger could not be a case brought by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the college admitted a breach under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and was fined £40,000 at Chester Magistrates' Court. Reaseheath College apologised for what happened to the student and said it had taken "immediate robust action" to address the HSE's Maguire said everyday tasks have become more difficult for him despite his left hand not being his "dominant hand"."I cannot grip things properly and it makes it difficult to do the hobbies I did," he added. The now 19-year-old said he was a keen hockey player and still tried to play but was "nowhere near" the level he was at before the Maguire is due to have an operation on his hand in September which he said would affect his studies at to the HSE, Mr Maguire was seen by a tutor not using the saw correctly but was still allowed to use it later without supervision, before his the sentencing on 4 June, HSE inspector Summer Foster said the injuries would not have happened if there had been proper training, an assessment of competence and appropriate supervision."A young man has been left with life-changing injuries as a result," she added. A spokesperson for Reaseheath College said the safety of its students and staff was its "top priority" and apologised for the added the college recognised the lasting impact it had had on Mr Maguire and commended his "determination in moving forward with his ambitions"."Following this isolated incident, we took immediate and robust action to review where any processes needed to be strengthened and ensured any lessons to be learned were implemented rapidly," they added. Read more Cheshire stories from the BBC and follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Zoo's 'cherished' tapir, Timmy, put to sleep
A zoo's Brazilian tapir, who was put to sleep due to long-term health issues, was a "cherished" part of the zoo, staff said. Timmy suffered from worsening arthritis in his joints and untreatable cataracts that affected his eyesight, said Reaseheath Mini Zoo, based near Nantwich, Cheshire. In a post on Facebook, they said they would "treasure our fond memories" of the animal. Dozens of people have left tributes on the social media site with students at Reaseheath College, where the zoo was based, saying he was an "inspiration". Staff said, despite dedicated care from vets and adaptations to his home, Timmy's condition kept getting worse and a decision was made to stop his suffering. The tapir joined the zoo in 2007 "delighting staff, students and visitors alike", said the post. "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved friend, Timmy, a Brazilian Tapir, here at Reaseheath Mini Zoo," they added. "We will always treasure our fond memories of Timmy and are deeply grateful to the staff, students, and visitors who have cared for and spent time with him over the years." The zoo asked people to share memories or photos of Timmy collected over the years to "remember the joy" he brought. Among the comments on the Facebook post, Dan Sparkes-Lee wrote that he "always loved a good belly scratch" and would be missed. While Maisie Burley said Timmy inspired "many budding animal keepers". Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. 'Lovable' Amur tiger, Bagai, put to sleep aged 11 'Gorgeous boy' Ben sparks memories of hundreds Zoo announces death of 'firm favourite' lioness Reaseheath College
