XPO Transport Solutions UK Ltd is being prosecuted following an accident at the Dungeness B Power Station in Kent. A worker was seriously injured when a heavy vending machine fell on them.
It’s reported in March 2024, employees from the logistics company were moving a vending machine down a set of stairs at the nuclear power plant. They lost control of the machine, causing it to fall onto one of the workers. The employee suffered serious leg injuries and had to be treated in the hospital.
The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), which oversees safety at nuclear sites, investigated the accident. They decided to take legal action because they believe the company failed to follow proper health and safety laws meant to protect workers.
Key points:
- No nuclear danger: The accident was a “conventional” safety issue. This means there was no radioactive leak and no danger to the public.
- Safety breach: The prosecution is based on the Health and Safety at Work Act, which requires employers to keep their staff safe.
- The location: The accident happened at Dungeness B, a power station located on the Kent coast.