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Delivery driver Nigel Williamson died in an accidental crush on an East Bridgford housing site, an inquest finds
Overview
An inquest jury has concluded that delivery driver Nigel Williamson died in an accident after being crushed by a brick grab at the Kneeton Grove housing development in East Bridgford, Nottinghamshire. The 60-year-old was delivering gravel using a crane-mounted lorry on 13 August last year when the fatal incident occurred. The jury found that he was crushed due to the incorrect use of the isolation switch on the crane's remote controller, with pelvic injuries, abdominal crushing, and pre-existing heart disease contributing to his death.
Key points
- Nigel Williamson, a delivery driver for KRM Building Supplies, died following an incident at the Kneeton Grove housing development in East Bridgford on 13 August.
- An inquest jury concluded that his death was an accident, caused by being crushed by a brick grab due to the incorrect use of the isolation switch on the remote controller.
- Medical evidence showed he suffered significant pelvic and abdominal crushing injuries which led to a cardiac arrest, with pre-existing heart disease also being a contributing factor.
- Evidence presented to the court indicated the remote control was found left on and inside a tonne bag of gravel, with a lever snapped off.