A Dutch fumigation firm has been fined £60,000 after an
electrician fell off a ladder and died.
Robert Schmelter was installing two fumigation chambers at
Anchorage Storage Ltd's premises in Kenton, Suffolk, for Bergwerff
Numansdrop BV when he slipped off the ladder and hit his head on
the floor.
The 42-year-old form Poland was taken to hospital following the
work accident, where he died of his injuries.
An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found
that Bergwerff had failed to properly plan and appropriately
supervise Mr Schmelter's work at height to ensure that it was
carried out in a safe manner.
The firm admitted breaching health and safety laws at Ipswich
Crown Court and was fined £60,000 and ordered to pay costs of
£21,709.