Daniel Jenner, trading as Jenner Roofing and Building Services, pleaded guilty to breaches of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 regarding the August 2023 incident.

The injured worker had been carrying out work for Jenner on an industrial estate in High Wycombe when he stepped onto a rooflight and fell through.

His injuries included a fractured skull and cheekbone, fractured leg and broken wrist.

An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that Jenner had failed to implement any work-at-height measures to prevent falls. Similarly, there were no measures in place to mitigate either the distance or impact of a fall.

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Jenner was sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates on 21st January and ordered to complete 280 hours of unpaid work and pay £500 in costs.

“This was a tragic but avoidable incident, where an individual suffered life-changing injuries due to working at height,” said Sophie Neale, HSE inspector.

“Had suitable control measures been implemented, such as fall prevention or fall mitigation measures, this incident would not have occurred.

“This prosecution highlights ongoing safety failures in the construction industry, where working at height remains one of the leading causes of workplace injury and death.”

This HSE prosecution was brought by HSE enforcement lawyer, Gemma Zakrzewski and paralegal officer, Helen Hugo.