Neglected cooling system leak leads to 300,000 fine for accident

February 15, 2002—An accident from a neglected cooling system leak that left a worker paralyzed from the chest down has brought a fine of 300,000, one of the largest health and safety fines in history, and costs of 11,591 upon a British manufacturing firm, according to Workplacelaw Network. The firm’s management was aware of the hazard that caused the accident, but had done little to repair or assess the situation. For more about the accident, visit Workplacelaw Network.