Oldham Firm Fined £30,000 After Bricklayer Falls Through Collapsing Floor
Published on 08/18/2026 at 15:57 | Redaktion boerse-global.de
A construction company has been ordered to pay more than £30,000 in fines and costs after a 25-year-old bricklayer suffered multiple fractures when a floor collapsed beneath him. The incident highlights the continuing risks of falls from height, which remain one of the leading causes of workplace injuries in Great Britain.
The Incident
The accident occurred on June 4, 2024, at a construction site on Lynn Street in Oldham. The worker was carrying out bricklaying duties when the floor suddenly gave way, causing him to fall and sustain fractures to his right leg, hip, and left hand. His injuries were severe enough to require a four-week stay in hospital.
Safety Failures Identified
An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that the floor had been overloaded, leading to the structural failure. Inspectors also discovered additional hazards at the site, including unsafe scaffolding and a lack of required fire alarms.
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The investigation concluded that site management was inadequate and that the company had failed to meet the standards required by the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations. These regulations place legal duties on contractors to plan, manage, and monitor construction work to ensure safety throughout a project.
Court Proceedings
Oldham Business and Construction Management Ltd appeared at Warrington Magistrates' Court on August 11, 2026, where it pleaded guilty to breaching health and safety regulations. The court imposed a fine of £30,000 and ordered the firm to pay additional costs of £4,883.
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The case follows a separate fine issued earlier in August to a Bradford-based firm for a botched extension that created gas safety risks. Recent figures show that dozens of fatalities related to falls from height have been recorded in the past year, underscoring the persistent dangers facing workers in the construction sector.
