Higgins Homes trial: slinger tells jury of moment bricks fell, fatally injuring mum
Summary
The article reports on a trial concerning a fatal incident at a Higgins Homes construction site, where a pallet of bricks fell and killed a pedestrian. A self-employed slinger working for a subcontractor described trying to stop the load before it struck a scaffolding pole and fell.
Why it matters
This is relevant to residential property surveyors because it highlights construction-site safety risks that can affect occupied and adjacent residential environments. It also underscores the importance of observing and reporting unsafe site conditions where surveyors encounter live development work.
Key points
- A pallet of bricks fell at a Higgins Homes site and fatally injured a pedestrian.
- A self-employed slinger said he tried to stop the load from hitting a scaffolding pole.
- The worker was employed through subcontractor DWG Brickwork.
- The case is being heard as a trial, indicating ongoing legal scrutiny of site safety.
Organisations:
Higgins Homes, DWG Brickwork, Construction News
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