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Feed manufacturer AB Agri fined after worker's arm severed in conveyor

Animal feed manufacturer AB Agri was fined 拢566,000 and ordered to pay costs of 拢6,410 after blender operative Bartosz Gaj sustained a life-changing injury at work

Chris Brayford
clock 鈥� 2 min read
HSE inspector Sally Gay said: "The life changing injury Mr Gaj suffered could so easily have been avoided by properly assessing the risks, and applying the correct control measures and safe working practices."
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HSE inspector Sally Gay said: "The life changing injury Mr Gaj suffered could so easily have been avoided by properly assessing the risks, and applying the correct control measures and safe working practices."

An animal feed manufacturer has been fined more than 拢500,000 after an employee's arm was severed when it became trapped in a conveyor. Health and safety breach AB Agri pleaded guilty to breaching...

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