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Peterhead fish firm fined £245,000 after worker's arm dragged into machine
A Peterhead fish processing company has been fined £245,000 after a worker was pulled into a rack loader through a gap where a guard should have been. HSE found the guard had been removed for maintenance and never refitted, and staff had been reaching in through the gap instead of using the interlocked gate. The company pleaded guilty at Peterhead Sheriff Court in October 2026.
What does it mean?
A fish company was punished after a worker's arm and head were caught in a machine. The protective cover had been taken off for repairs and never put back, and staff kept reaching in through the open space to clear jams instead of using the safe door.
Who is affected?
The injured worker and other staff who work near the production line at the Peterhead site.