Electrical Company Fined £240,000 After Worker Paralyzed in Devastating Fall
A man is paralyzed after falling from an electricity pylon. In a heartbreaking incident that highlights the critical importance of workplace safety, a Cheshire-based electrical transmission company has been fined £240,000 after an employee was left paralysed from the chest down following a fall at work. This tragic event underscores the necessity for stringent safety measures and thorough risk assessments in high-risk occupations. The Incident Gavin Pugh, a 35-year-old linesman from Bangor in North Wales, was employed by Wood Transmission and Distribution Limited. On April 6, 2022, while engaged in the demolition and replacement of electricity pylons in the East Staffordshire region, the individual experienced a fall exceeding 30 feet, leading to severe and life-altering injuries. This incident occurred on Tower AE11, which was being prepared for demolition. The Preceding Events On the day of the incident, Mr. Pugh and his team were unaware that previous work had been done on the tow...