In a forklift accident who is responsible, who pays?

January 23, 2012May 16, 2016 | Posted by Martin's Forklift | Posted in Forklift Operator Safety

Interesting to note in this forklift accident the company was fined for not training the supervisor:

http://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/9481901.Firm_is_fined___5_000_after_forklift_driver_injures_hand/

Remember, penalties can be applied to the company, the manager, the supervisor and the operator.

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