Roofer denies manslaughter charge
Published Date:
15 July 2008
THE OWNER of a roofing company charged with manslaughter after a worker fell 20 feet to his death through a skylight has pleaded not guilty.
Colin Cooper, owner and director of IC Roofing, based in the Hackhurst Lane Industrial Estate, Lower Dicker, pleaded not guilty to one count of manslaughter and one count of failing to discharge duty.
The company is also charged with the same two counts for the death of Darren Hoofe. All four charges have been denied.
Mr Hoofe, 20, had been carrying out roofing repairs at the Bellbrook Industrial Estate in Uckfield in November 2005 when he fell through a skylight on to the factory floor below.
He was taken to hospital with head injuries but died the following day.
Sussex Police and the Health and Safety Executive launched an investigation into the circumstances of Mr Hoofe's death, which culminated in Mr Cooper being charged with manslaughter and offences under the Heath and Safety at Work Act.
Cooper's trial and that of his company will begin on 5 January next year at Lewes Crown Court.
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15 July 2008 5:23 PM
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