Wessex Water Faces HSE Prosecution | Bristol News

Wessex Water is set to face criminal charges after a deadly 2020 explosion at its Avonmouth site killed four workers — including a 16-year-old apprentice — in a silo filled with biosolids. Though police declined to pursue manslaughter, the Health and Safety Executive has now moved to prosecute the company under the Health and Safety at Work Act, citing failures to prevent a major accident. The families, still waiting for justice nearly six years later, are left grappling with the aftermath as the company acknowledges the decision and vows to honor the fallen. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/329bf68ba4425e2d