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Timber firm 20.04.2006

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Timber firm

A 16-year-old pupil was on a work experience placement with a timber firm. He was asked to help with lifting insulation material onto scaffolding, but lost his balance and fell. The firm had cut corners in setting up the scaffolding. The pupil fell 2.5 metres and hit his head, resulting in a long period of sick leave.

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