Friday 28 October 2016

Electrician dies after Cleveland Bridge factory fall

Health and Safety inspector are investigating the death of an electrician at steelwork contractor Cleveland Bridge’s factory in Darlington on Tuesday.

The man in his 50s is understood to have fallen while working in the vicinity of an overhead travelling crane at the works in Yarm Road, Darlington.

He was described as critically ill when taken to The James Cook University Hospital, in Middlesbrough, but died later at the hospital.

A spokeswoman for the firm said: “Everyone within the company is deeply shocked and saddened by this tragic accident and our thoughts and prayers are with our colleague’s family, friends and co-workers.

“A thorough internal investigation of the incident has already been instigated and we are working closely with, and fully supporting, the Health and Safety Executive in its review.”



from Construction Enquirer http://www.constructionenquirer.com/2016/10/28/electrician-dies-after-cleveland-bridge-factory-fall/



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