October 8, 2009 17:01
Reading Festival bosses fined for health and safety breaches
Company forced to pay fine following 2006 incident
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Reading Festival promoters, Reading Festvals Ltd, have been fined for breaching health and safety rules in preparation for the event in 2006.
Charges were brought against the company after a crane ran into power lines during prepartions for the 2006 event.
Reading Magistrate's Court ruled today (October 8) that the company had failed to carry out a proper risk assessment and ensure its workers' safety, reports BBC News.
A £4,000 fine was ordered, with £21,769 in legal costs also due to be paid.
Meanwhile, festival organiser Melvin Benn was cleared of 18 counts of failing to ensure the safety of contractors.
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