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Court Fine for Company Following Fatal Workplace Accident

Published February 10, 2026, 13:06
Court Fine for Company Following Fatal Workplace Accident

The Larnaca Provincial Court has fined a glass processing company €18,000 for violations that led to a fatal workplace accident. The violations concerned the failure to implement a safe working method when moving a glass plate, the failure to determine preventive measures, and the failure to implement an appropriate risk management system. The Department of Labor Inspection of the Ministry of Labor and Social Insurance initiated the criminal prosecution following an investigation. Specifically, the fatal injury occurred when an employee was injured by glass shards while moving a glass plate. The company had not implemented a safe working method, had not determined the necessary preventive measures, and had not provided an appropriate risk management system, resulting in a risk to employees. The case highlights the importance of complying with safety and health rules at work to protect workers. The company's conviction sends an important message about the need to comply with occupational safety and health legislation. The Ministry of Labor and Social Insurance is committed to intensifying controls and strictly enforcing the laws to protect workers. This case underlines the responsibility of employers to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for their employees.