H. Mealing & Sons Limited, pleading guilty to breaching Section 2 (1) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, was also ordered by Taunton Magistrates Court to pay £44,000 costs.

Gary Anstey, 57, was killed in the incident on 19th March 2019 at a construction site in Bath.

A 1.8-metre-high wall collapsed on him, with a Health & Safety Executive (HSE) investigation finding H. Mealing & Sons Limited had failed to properly plan and supervise the construction of the retaining wall.

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This led to it becoming unstable when a large load of aggregate was placed against the incomplete wall which was not supported.

“This was a horrific incident which had heartbreaking consequences,” said HSE inspector Ian Whittles.

“It happened because of a lack of planning and coordination which is all too common in construction activity.

“With simple procedures and appropriate training this incident would not have happened.”

Development Finance Today has contacted H. Mealing & Sons Limited for comment.