ADM Milling has been fined £300,000 after a worker suffered a partial finger amputation at its Corby facility. The incident occurred during maintenance on a heavy packing machine that fell and crushed the employee’s hand.
The accident took place in June 2023 at the firm’s site on Earlstrees Industrial Estate. The machine, weighing around 800 kilograms, was being worked on when it tipped backwards. The resulting injury led to the amputation of the worker’s little finger.
A Health and Safety Executive investigation found that ADM Milling had not adequately assessed the risks of the maintenance task. A support brace was installed after the incident to prevent future tipping.
The company pleaded guilty at Northampton Magistrates’ Court in June 2025 to breaching Section 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. In addition to the fine, it was ordered to pay £7,517 in costs.
This case underscores the ongoing importance of thorough risk assessments and robust safety controls in manufacturing environments, particularly where heavy machinery and manual interventions intersect.
