A Studying-based contractor has been fined £30,000 after the dying of a supply driver.
Father of 4 Levi Alleyne, often called Chunky, was electrocuted whereas delivering crushed concrete to a development web site the place BBM Contracts was principal contractor.
He died after the crane arm of his lorry got here into contact with an overhead energy line, which created {an electrical} cost.
The 41-year-old later died from his accidents.
In accordance with an announcement from the Well being and Security Government (HSE), BBC Contracts ordered the supply and selected the world that the crushed concrete can be delivered to.
This supply space was beneath an 11kv overhead powerline.
HSE inspectors mentioned the corporate was conscious of the powerlines however didn’t contemplate whether or not there was an alternate manner of working that prevented them, nor did it put in place demarcations or warnings.
An alternate supply route was used following the incident, which befell on Swallowfield Street in Studying on 16 November 2020.
BBM Contracts Ltd, of Aldbourne Avenue, Earley, Studying, pleaded responsible to breaching Regulation 13(1) of the Building (Design and Administration) Laws 2015.
It was fined £30,000 at Studying Magistrates’ Court docket.
After the listening to HSE principal inspector Georgina Symons mentioned: “This tragic incident led to the dying of a father of 4. This dying might need been prevented if the contractor had appropriately recognized and managed the dangers concerned.
“The risks related to overhead powerlines are well-known and a wealth of recommendation and steering is freely obtainable from HSE and different organisations.”