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16/03/2020
Firm Fined After Man Dies At Livestock Market
A Co Tyrone firm has been fined over the death of a man at a livestock market in Clogher, Co Tyrone.
Mr Harry McAnespie died after being struck by a gate at the event in June 2018.
Clogher Valley Livestock Producers has since pleaded guilty to one breach of health and safety legislation at Dungannon Court. The firm was fined £12,500 over the incident.
Mr McAnespie had been struck by an inadequately maintained steel stock-proof gate when a young bull had attempted to jump over the gate. He received serious head injuries during the incident.
The gate, commonly used at the mart and throughout the industry, had a defective latch which meant it could not close properly.
HSENI Inspector Sean Keogh said: "Employers must ensure that all plant and machinery is properly maintained in an efficient state and in efficient working order to protect both their employees and members of the public."
Mr Harry McAnespie died after being struck by a gate at the event in June 2018.
Clogher Valley Livestock Producers has since pleaded guilty to one breach of health and safety legislation at Dungannon Court. The firm was fined £12,500 over the incident.
Mr McAnespie had been struck by an inadequately maintained steel stock-proof gate when a young bull had attempted to jump over the gate. He received serious head injuries during the incident.
The gate, commonly used at the mart and throughout the industry, had a defective latch which meant it could not close properly.
HSENI Inspector Sean Keogh said: "Employers must ensure that all plant and machinery is properly maintained in an efficient state and in efficient working order to protect both their employees and members of the public."
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