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Companies fined £900k after scaffolder falls through hole during HMS Bulwark maintenance

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Two companies have been fined almost a million pounds following the incident.

Two companies have been fined almost £900,000 after a scaffolder was seriously injured when he fell through a hole on a Royal Navy Warship.

As he climbed down the ladder, he stepped back and fell 15ft through an uncovered hole, which allows water to move between decks.Credit: Office for Nuclear Regulation DRDL pleaded guilty to failing to ensure people not in its employment were not exposed to risks to their health and safety.Kaefer Limited pleaded guilty to failing to ensure the health and safety of its employees while working at height.

Although a report about this earlier incident suggested a means of preventing further similar accidents, it was not actioned, the court was told.

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