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Farm fined over 拢130,000 after worker falls through barn's fire-damaged roof

HSE said safety measures such as barriers, netting or access equipment 'were not in place' at the farm

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The 37-year-old had been working to repair the barn's roof before he fell around 10 metres onto a hard surface. (HSE)
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The 37-year-old had been working to repair the barn's roof before he fell around 10 metres onto a hard surface. (HSE)

A farm has been fined more than 拢130,000 after a man from Hampshire was left seriously injured after falling through the roof of a fire-damaged barn. Dodwell Farm Limited, of Bursledon, had pleaded...

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