Company director admits manslaughter charge
July 31, 2008
The director of a construction company has admitted the manslaughter of a migrant worker who died on one of his sites.
Sharaz Butt was charged with the killing of Wu Zhu Weng after an investigation by police and health and safety officials revealed lapses in workplace safety management.
Mr Weng was working on the refurbishment of the Panary, a bakery and café in Trowse, when he fell from scaffolding, suffering fatal injuries.
He was taken to hospital by two colleagues but later died.
At Norwich crown court, Mr Butt, on behalf of his company Alcon Construction, admitted to three health and safety breaches, including the failure to provide his employees with suitable training as well as not taking reasonable steps to ensure their safety.
He was released on bail and will be sentenced next month and could face jail or an unlimited fine, edp24 claims.
Meanwhile, Apollo Cradles and Bradway Construction were recently ordered to pay £160,000 and £43,000 respectively after both pleaded guilty to breaches of health and safety legislation which led to an employee being killed after the access cradle he was working on collapsed.
Sharaz Butt was charged with the killing of Wu Zhu Weng after an investigation by police and health and safety officials revealed lapses in workplace safety management.
Mr Weng was working on the refurbishment of the Panary, a bakery and café in Trowse, when he fell from scaffolding, suffering fatal injuries.
He was taken to hospital by two colleagues but later died.
At Norwich crown court, Mr Butt, on behalf of his company Alcon Construction, admitted to three health and safety breaches, including the failure to provide his employees with suitable training as well as not taking reasonable steps to ensure their safety.
He was released on bail and will be sentenced next month and could face jail or an unlimited fine, edp24 claims.
Meanwhile, Apollo Cradles and Bradway Construction were recently ordered to pay £160,000 and £43,000 respectively after both pleaded guilty to breaches of health and safety legislation which led to an employee being killed after the access cradle he was working on collapsed.
More Corporate manslaughter news:
Corporate manslaughter understanding 'will come from case' - April 29, 2009First corporate manslaughter charge issued - April 24, 2009
Firms 'can avoid corporate manslaughter' - March 24, 2009
Road accidents 'can cause corporate manslaughter cases' - February 4, 2009
Essex councils join HSE in 'myth busting' - October 15, 2008
