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Manx firm in court over worker's death

Sentencing for health and safety breach

An Island sewage company is due to be sentenced today (Wednesday) for causing the death of a construction worker.

Tuke and Bell Limited admits failing to discharge duty in relation to health and safety at a site in Kirk Michael in May 2013.

Fifty-five year-old worker Gareth Sowden died from crush injuries after being trapped under a shipping container.

Tuke and Bell Limited will appear before Deemster Birkett at Douglas Courthouse. 

JCK had been accused of the same offence but was cleared after a jury found them not guilty.

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