Manslaughter boss jailed after fatal kiln collapse

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The former owner of a Staffordshire demolition firm has been jailed for 18 months after being convicted of the manslaughter of a father and son. Brian Dean was found responsible for the deaths of Michael Redgate, 46, and his son Carl, 18, after they were sent to demolish a disused kiln without proper instruction and who were buried when the kiln collapsed.

Dave Boulton, the HSE investigating inspector, said: 'It is important to understand that if you are in charge of work activities and some... (71 more words)

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