HSE investigates fatal work accident at Sandyford abattoir
Health & Safety update 23/11/2011
A young man was crushed to death whilst working at the Sandyford
abattoir in Paisley, Renfrewshire, late last week.
Ally McCrae, a 23-year-old sportsman and martial arts
enthusiast, was washing his hands at one of the abattoir's sinks
when a cow carcass hung from a hook above him fell on top of
him.
The man was trapped under the carcass, which hit him on the
head, causing severe injuries and triggering a fatal heart
attack.
Despite being rushed straight to hospital, Mr McCrae's injuries
were too severe to be survivable.
The young man – who was originally from Kilmarnock - had been
working at the abattoir in a bid to save money to fund his martial
arts hobby.
Following the fatal workplace accident, an investigation has
been launched by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the
police. An HSE spokeswoman confirmed that Strathclyde Police were
leading the investigation under the ‘work-related death
protocol.'
A spokesman for Strathclyde Police told the Daily Mail, “A
23-year-old man sustained serious injuries after being crushed by
the carcass of a cow at Sandyford abattoir in Paisley at around
1.05pm.
“He was taken to the Royal Alexandria Hospital, where he died a
short time later. Inquiries into the incident are continuing, the
HSE has been informed and is in attendance,” the police
spokesperson added.
If you would like further information,
and already subscribe to
RBS
Mentor, please call
the Advice
Service. If you would like more information on
how Mentor could help your business in situations like this and
many others, contact
us today for
information.
Next story - DWP releases 'fit note'
research
Previous story - Taxation body to crack
down on unpaid fashion interns