A roofing company has been prosecuted after a worker was seriously injured during work on a site in London.

Wessesxmoor Ltd of Baring Road, Grove Park, London pleaded guilty to breaching Regulation 6 (3) of the Work at Height Regulations 2005. It was fined £160,000 with more than £7,580 in costs.

Southwark Crown Court heard Ali Mucoj, 46, was working for the firm at a site on Glycena Road. However, he fell from an unguarded rear roof through two-storeys onto the concrete floor below. He suffered multiple injuries, including internal bleeding on the brain and a broken left leg.

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A Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation found Wessexmoor failed to implement the required safety measures to ensure the roof work was conducted in a safe manner. In addition, it was found the roof in question had no edge protection or guardrails in place to prevent falls from height.

HSE inspector Gavin Pugh said: "Mr Mucoj suffered life changing injuries as a result of Wessexmoor's safety failings.

"Duty holders must ensure all work at height is properly planned and all necessary equipment is put in place to ensure workers safety."

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