Firm charged with corporate manslaughter after death of worker
Summary
Green Steel & Cladding Ltd has appeared in court facing a corporate manslaughter charge following the death of a worker in April 2021, alongside related Health and Safety at Work Act offences. A company officer, Paul Gaines, is separately charged with gross negligence manslaughter and related health and safety offences, with the case now moving to Leicester Crown Court.
Why it matters
This is relevant to residential property surveyors because it highlights the serious legal consequences of unsafe working practices on construction sites and premises. Surveyors involved in inspections, defect reporting, or project oversight should remain alert to contractor competence and site safety risks.
Key points
- Corporate manslaughter charge brought against Green Steel & Cladding Ltd.
- Related charges include breaches of sections 2(1) and 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work Act.
- Paul Gaines faces gross negligence manslaughter and officer-related health and safety charges.
- The case concerns a worker who was seriously injured in Rutland in April 2021 and later died in hospital.
- Proceedings have been sent to Leicester Crown Court for a plea and case management hearing.
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