HSE reports fatal forklift incident after inspection failures
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The Health and Safety Executive reported a prosecution after a fatal forklift incident, finding the vehicle had not received a full safety inspection following repair work.
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- Source organisation
- Health and Safety Executive
- Original date
- 3 Dec 2025
- Published by us
- 17 Sept 2026
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