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Leigh Delamere service station fined
Leigh Delamere's M4 service station has been fined £8,000 and ordered to pay £3,700, for a breach in health and safety.
The station, run by Moto Hospitality Limited, was prosecuted by North Wiltshire District Council.
The incident occurred in November 2007, when an employee slipped on a wet corridor floor caused by a leak in the roof.
District council prosecutor Paul Taylor told magistrates in Chippenham that management knew about the leak.
Mr Taylor said requests to repair the roof had been made to the head office of the company, in April 2006, and had not been followed up.
The company had also failed to follow risk assessment procedures, by not using non-slip mats on the affected floor.
Moto Hospitality Limited spokesman Dale Collins told the court, admininistration procedures at the time were not sufficient but had been changed.
The company has repaired the lifted floor tiles and the leaking roof.
11:01pm Thursday 17th July 2008
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CommentPosted by: formerdriver, Swindon on 10:46am Fri 18 Jul 08
That fine was small change to that company, they make millions every week! I very much doubt that the fine imposed has made much difference to them.
That fine was small change to that company, they make millions every week! I very much doubt that the fine imposed has made much difference to them.
Posted by: moonraker1, chippenham on 11:52am Fri 18 Jul 08
next time I am shopping in Chippenham and slip on a wet floor, I must rmemember to contact HSE
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next time I am shopping in Chippenham and slip on a wet floor, I must rmemember to contact HSE
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Posted by: expewsey, devon on 6:22pm Fri 18 Jul 08
how much did person who fell over get in compansation get i wonder !!!!
how much did person who fell over get in compansation get i wonder !!!!
Posted by: button, calne on 5:25pm Sat 19 Jul 08
Have they learned their lesson? I wonder! The air conditioning hasnīt been working for some time but has it been fixed? No. Iīve been there several times and itīs stiffling. Whatīs the betting itīll be done for winter.
Have they learned their lesson? I wonder! The air conditioning hasnīt been working for some time but has it been fixed? No. Iīve been there several times and itīs stiffling. Whatīs the betting itīll be done for winter.
Posted by: Tax Payer, Chippenham on 2:18am Sun 20 Jul 08
Wonder if the Health & Safety looked at the baked beans in the restaurant as I'm sure they are a danger to people's health.
Wonder if the Health & Safety looked at the baked beans in the restaurant as I'm sure they are a danger to people's health.
Posted by: Grumpy, Chippenham on 10:52pm Sun 20 Jul 08
The prices could be considered a danger to peoples health
The prices could be considered a danger to peoples health
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