ScottishPower fined £1.75m for scalding injury
6 Jun 2016
Energy firm ScottishPower has been handed a £1.75 million fine after a worker was seriously scalded at Longannet Power Station in 2013.
The plant controller sustained serious burns to his legs and chest when he opened a faulty valve which emitted high pressure, high temperature steam, Dunfermline Sheriff Court heard.
The plant controller suffered severe and life changing injuries
HSE principal inspector Fiona MacNeill
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which investigated the incident, ScottishPower Generation was aware of the faulty valve but did not ensure appropriate steps were taken to either repair or remove it from use.
Speaking after the hearing, HSE principal inspector Fiona MacNeill said: “The plant controller suffered severe and life changing injuries. This case has highlighted the importance for every employer of ensuring that systems are in place for maintaining work equipment in a safe condition, efficient working order and in good repair.”
ScottishPower pleaded guilty to breaching Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, and has been fined £1.75 million.
