Investigation begins into South Killingholme man's death at steelworks
AN INDEPENDENT investigation has been launched following the death of lorry driver Barry Shaw.
As reported on www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk, Mr Shaw, 53, of Top Road, South Killingholme, was killed at Corus, in Scunthorpe, after becoming trapped between a lorry tractor unit and a trailer on the Rod Mill lorry park at about 3.30pm on Saturday.
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The Corus Steelworks in Scunthorpe.
Today, as a post mortem examination was set to be carried out, bosses at the steelworks plant paid tribute to the sub-contractor, who was employed by White Liners haulage.
An official said: "Our thoughts are with Barry's family and friends at this very difficult time.
"Corus is carrying out its own investigation into the incident and is working closely with the external investigators, including the Health and Safety Executive, who are conducting investigations to establish the cause of the accident.
"We will seek to learn all we can from these investigations."
Read more in today's Grimsby Telegraph.
3 Comments
by Keith Padwick, Worthing
Wednesday, September 08 2010, 6:46AM
“I was Barrys' manager for 2 years and he became a friend.He was always chirpy and would do anything we asked of him. He will be sadly missed by all who new him. Great to work with and good fun on a night out. R.I.P. 'Big Baz'”
by Martin King, Eastbourne, East Sussex
Friday, September 03 2010, 8:02PM
“For anyone who may have worked with or known my brother, please see the Obituary below from the Grimsby Telegraph. Barry James Shaw, lost his life tragically on the 28th of August 2010 at work in Scunthorpe. Barry aged 53 years of South Killingholme. Loving and devoted husband of Jane. Very dearly loved and respected by all his family and friends and will be very sadly missed. The service is to take place at Grimsby Crematorium on Wednesday the 8th of September 2010 at 12:20pm. Barry is resting at Alexanders Funeral Care, Alexander House, 70 Carr Lane, Grimsby, DN32 8JP to where floral tributes may be sent or if so desired donations may be sent made payable to 'Alexanders Donation Account' and the final sum will be forwarded to a local charity of the families choice. No mourning dress and a token of bright clothing would be appreciated by request of the family”
by Alan at Fatboys Cafe, near Heathrow
Wednesday, September 01 2010, 10:29PM
“Alan and his regulars offers their deepest sympathies to Barry's family at this tragic time.
A great guy and good friend to many at Fatboys. he will be deeply missed.
R.I.P Barry.
Alan.”