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HR's role in health & safety | Company fined £1m after worker suffers fractured skull & back in 10m fall

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Company fined £1m after worker suffers fractured skull & back in 10m fall

A logistics company has been fined £1 million after an employee fell over 10 metres and sustained serious injuries.

Christopher Hooper suffered fractures to his skull, back, pelvis, arm, wrist and ankle after falling 11 metres at DP World Southampton’s terminal in September 2022.

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