ATE fined £495,000 after worker was killed by the roof of a trailer he was dismantling

ATE Truck and Trailer Sales Ltd, a company that buys, refurbishes and sells Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) and trailers was fined £495,000 (inc.costs) after the death of a worker.

• 63-year-old worker William Price was dismantling a trailer on 21 February 2013.
• ATE had assessed the risks and had a established method of work.
• However, the risk assessment was inadequate as it failed to properly consider the risks involved in this work.
• ATE did not provide Mr Price with any information in relation to his safety when ‘stripping down’ the trailers.
• Mr Price was struck by the roof of a trailer he was dismantling.

The HSE inspector said:
“This tragic accident was preventable had all parties considered the risks involved and taken appropriate measures to reduce that risk.”