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Solar firm fined over lack of insurance

19 Aug 13 A Sunderland firm has been fined for failing to hold the statutory insurance that would enable employees to claim compensation should they be injured at work.

An investigation was carried out by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) following information received suggesting Sun Spirit Ltd was uninsured.

Sunderland Magistrates' Court heard that HSE inspectors found the company did not hold any employer's liability compulsory insurance between 9 February 2010 and 13 December 2010. This meant the firm, which provides and installs solar panels, was not insured against liability for bodily injury or disease sustained by their employees resulting from their work.

Sun Spirit Ltd of Quay Court, Sunderland, was fined £750 and ordered to pay £850 in costs after pleading guilty to breaching Section 1(1) of the Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969.

HSE inspector Andrea Robbins said: "As well as being a legal requirement, Employers' liability compulsory insurance offers important protection for employers and employees alike. Failure to have such insurance could leave any employee who is injured or suffers ill health because of their work unable to get any compensation for their suffering. The failure of employers to insure is seen as a serious matter and HSE will continue to take legal action where appropriate."

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