and safety laws.
Pete Mellor Ltd, in Byrkley Street, Burton, was taken to court by the
Health and Safety Executive after a 1.8 tonne weight from a fork lift
truck fell on Keith Thompson.
As a result of the injury in October 2007 Mr Thompson's left leg was
amputated below the knee.
The firm admitted failing to provide a safe system of work in relation
to the removal of a counterbalance weight from a forklift and failing
to carry out a risk assessment.
At Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court, the firm was fined £12,000
and ordered to pay £2,564 in costs.
