AG -v- Sandpiper CI Limited [2014] JRC 142 (11 July 2014)

AG -v- Sandpiper CI Limited [2014] JRC 142 (11 July 2014)

The company failed to maintain safety guards, resulting in employee injury. Despite mitigation, a substantial fine is necessary to reflect the company's size and ensure deterrence.

Citation
[2014] JRC 142
Parties
Defendant: Unnamed Bakery Company
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
11 July 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and fine
Legal Topics
Workplace Safety, Corporate Liability, Sentencing
Health and Safety Criminal Law Workplace Safety Corporate Liability Sentencing

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Parties

Unnamed Bakery Company

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 failure to maintain safety guards on machinery
  2. 2 corporate responsibility for workplace injury

Ratio Decidendi

The company failed to maintain safety guards, resulting in employee injury. Despite mitigation, a substantial fine is necessary to reflect the company's size and ensure deterrence.

Court Disposition

conviction and fine

Orders

  • Fine of £20,000 on Count 1
  • Fine of £10,000 on Count 2