10.14.08
Tragic Industrial Accident for Father of Two
In what can only be described as a tragic and horrific accident Ian Ebbs, husband and father of two teenagers, was killed when he fell into a huge industrial press at his employers’ establishment at St Ives Web publishing plant.
Mr. Ebbs survived the initial internal injuries he sustained on the night shift, when his work-mates managed to pull him free of the equipment. But he later lost his battle for life to the effects of internal injuries after just a few hours later.
Mr. Ebbs who lived in Werrington, Cambridgeshire was later described as a loving father and husband to his wife Jackie, 41, and his two teens Zoe, aged 13 and Matt, aged 15.
Officials from the local Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have now begun a full and thorough investigation into the circumstances of Mr. Ebbs death. A spokesperson for the Peterborough company St Ives Web said the presses were rolling again with the exception of the site of the accident to allow the HSE to conduct their examinations.
The spokesperson declined to make further comment pending the outcome of the investigation into the death of Mr. Ebbs by the HSE and possibly other government authorities.
This is unfortunately still an all too common occurrence when people work in proximity to heavy equipment. Employers should consider enhanced health and safety training with Workplace Law and their NEBOSH qualification to avoid the serious legal and moral obligations that these types of tragedies bring.
