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Chloe’s Tragic Death Exposes Safety Failures | Leeds News
An 18-year-old carpentry apprentice, Chloe Bidwell, died alone after being crushed by unsecured wooden boards on a job site — a tragedy that exposed shocking safety failures at her employer, Varcity Living Limited. The company was fined $50,000, and director David Horrocks received a suspended sentence for negligence. Chloe’s mother spoke of the unbearable pain of losing her daughter alone, while investigators revealed no safe systems, inadequate supervision, or proper lone-worker protocols. This case is a sobering wake-up call: workplace safety isn’t just about rules — it’s about protecting…
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