My husband died trapped in an industrial fan's blades - we haven't had justice (opens original article in a new tab)
A man died after being trapped in an industrial fan at a sand mine in Scotland, leading to a £150,000 fine for the company, but his wife feels justice was not achieved.
- Colin Thwaites died in an industrial fan accident at Lochaline Quartz Sand site in 2024
- Lochaline Quartz Sand was fined £150,000 for health and safety breaches
- Colin's wife Caroline was prevented from seeing his body and felt justice was not served
- Lawyer stated the death was avoidable due to repeated safety failures
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