Firm fined after North Sea worker fell to death through hole in rig
A company has been fined £287,000 after an offshore worker fell to his death through a hole on a North Sea rig. The incident involved Jason Thomas, who was reported missing from the Valaris 121 rig in 2023. The company, Ensco, admitted to breaching health and safety guidelines, leading to the tragic accident.
- ▪Jason Thomas, a 50-year-old crewman, fell through a dislodged grating on the Valaris 121 rig.
- ▪Ensco was fined £267,000 for breaching health and safety regulations, with a total penalty of £287,025 including a victim surcharge.
- ▪The investigation revealed that insufficient fastening clips contributed to the grating's detachment during the rig's tow.
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Firm fined after North Sea worker fell to death through hole in rigJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKen BanksNorth east Scotland reporter, Aberdeen Sheriff CourtCOPFSA missing section of grating was found outside a doorA company has been fined £287,000 after an offshore worker fell to his death through a hole on a North Sea rig.Jason Thomas, from Newport in Wales, was reported missing from the Valaris 121 about 100 miles (161km) south east of Aberdeen in 2023. The jackup rig had been under tow to Dundee. After the 50-year-old crewman disappeared, a grating outside a door was found to have been dislodged.Ensco admitted breaching health and safety at work guidelines at Aberdeen Sheriff Court.
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