Recycling plant to face prosecution following five deaths

The Health and Safety Executive has brought charges against a Birmingham recycling plant where five men died four years ago.

In 2016, Ousmane Kaba Diaby, Saibo Sumbundu Sillah, Bangally Tunkara Dukuray, Almamo Kinteh Jammeh and Mahamadou Jagana Jagana were all fatally crushed by a collapsing wall at the site on Aston Church Road in Nechells area of the city.

Tombong Camara Conteh, sustained serious injuries.

A joint investigation by HSE and West Midlands Police has taken place and charges are being brought against Ensco 10101 Limited, previously known as Shredmet Ltd, of Riverside Works, Trevor Street, Nechells, under Sections 2(1) and 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

Hawkeswood Metal Recycling Limited of Riverside Works Trevor Street, Nechells, will face charges under Sections 2(1) and 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

A prosecution has also been approved against two individuals.

The first court hearing is yet to be confirmed.

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