Fines issued for death of worker in Kent

Fines totalling £178,500 have been imposed for the breach of health and safety rules after the death of a building worker at a Kent shopping development four years ago.

The bulk of the amount - £100,000 - will be paid by subcontractor PJ Carey. Main contractor Miller Construction was fined £75,000.

Site supervisor Sean Mongan will have to pay £2,500, while Barry Pollen, the unqualified driver of a dumper truck that killed father-of-two Justin Taylor, must pay £1,000.

Both companies and the two individuals admitted failing to comply with a duty imposed by the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974 at Maidstone Crown Court.