Severfield controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Bridge weld defects and remediation exposure
Severfield made a £20.4 million provision for potential remediation of weld defects affecting at least 12 bridges supplied for HS2 and National Highways. The issue included restrictions and lane closures on part of the A1 and raised concerns about the durability of affected structures.
2020
Hazardous welding-fume notice
The Health and Safety Executive issued an improvement notice concerning welding fumes at the Lostock works. The company reported that corrective action was completed in April 2020.
2016
Fatal forklift accident at Dalton
The Health and Safety Executive fined Severfield £135,000 and ordered it to pay £46,020 in costs after a worker was fatally crushed in a forklift incident at Dalton in 2013. The court found that enforcement of seat-belt use had been inadequate.
2013
Leadenhall Tower contract losses
Losses on the Leadenhall Tower project and other contracts triggered restructuring, chief-executive departure and a £45 million rights issue. Later bolt failures at the tower led to additional remediation obligations.