The failings were repeated
A building firm with a history of flouting regulations was hit with a second six-figure fine in a matter of weeks.
A "significant number" of formal Improvement and prohibition notices were subsequently issues as the firm's building sites continued to miss basic legal standards for safe working. The HSE investigation also found that Alistair Wilcock, in his role as managing director, should have ensured measures were taken to comply with each concern when it was raised by HSE and these measures were maintained.
HSE inspector Matt Greenly said: “Companies have a duty of care to those they employee and HSE will not hesitate to take appropriate enforcement action against those that fall below the required standards. Mullberry Homes and their director, Mr Wilcock had every opportunity to improve standards and maintain these improvements but they sadly failed to do so and continued to put workers and contractors at risk.
The fine came shortly after a separate court hearing saw the firm fined £150,000 after pleading guilty to carrying out unauthorised work in Barrow, Cumbria. The company was prosecuted by Barrow Borough Council after ignoring a notice to stop works at a site off Leece Lane in September 2021.
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