Energy company fined £1.75 Million

An energy company was fined £1.75 Million after a worker was seriously scalded at a power station when he opened a faulty valve which emitted high pressure, high temperature steam. He sustained serious burns to his chest and legs. An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) into the incident, which happened in 2013, found that the company was aware of the defect but did not ensure appropriate steps were taken to either repair or remove the valve from use.