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Worker left unable to communicate after load fell

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A company has been fined £4m after a worker suffered life-changing brain and spinal injuries that left him unable to communicate and now living in a care home with round-the-clock care. The 40-year-old, from Telford, was crushed by a 231kg (36 stone) forklift load while working at City Electrical Factors Limited's Proteus Switchgear division in Stafford Park in October 2024.

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Worker left unable to communicate after Telford load fell

A Telford company is fined £4m after investigators say the worker suffered brain and spine injuries.

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Electrical wholesaler fined £4m after Telford worker suffered life-changing injuries

A Telford-based electrical wholesaler and manufacturer has been fined £4million after an employee sustained life-changing injuries when he was crushed during loading operations using a forklift truck.

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BBC News broke the news in London, United Kingdom 3 days ago on Friday, October 16, 2026.

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Worker left unable to communicate after load fell

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Worker left unable to communicate after load fell

The company admitted breaching health and safety law after investigators found no risk assessment, no lift plan and an unsecured 231kg load.

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