Two companies fined after worker falls through fragile rooflight

Two Companies Fined After Worker Falls Through Fragile Rooflight

Two companies, Lee Properties Limited and LJH Property Limited, have been fined a combined total of over £95,000 after a worker fell through a fragile rooflight at a factory in Keighley.

The incident occurred on 8 July 2022, at Cirteq Ltd, Hayfield Mills, Colne Road, Glusburn in Keighley, where the worker was over-cladding an existing asbestos cement roof with two other operatives.

He stepped onto a fragile rooflight, causing him to fall through and impale his leg on machinery below. Firefighters were called to assist in rescuing the worker, who sustained relatively minor injuries despite the horrific circumstances.

The HSE investigation found that the principal contractor was at fault.

Lee Properties Limited and LJH Property Limited were fined over £95,000.
Directors for each firm were given conditional discharges and ordered to pay prosecution costs.

Author's summary: Two companies fined £95,000 for rooflight fall incident.

HSE Media Centre — 2025-10-15

Two Companies Fined After Worker Falls Through Fragile Rooflight

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