Delivery driver crushed at Nottinghamshire building site, inquest finds

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 17:33 · Archive

Nigel Williamson, 60, died after being crushed while delivering gravel at a housing development in East Bridgford.

Nigel Williamson, 60, died on 13 August while delivering bags of gravel to the Kneeton Grove housing development in East Bridgford using a crane-mounted lorry. He was found injured on the flatbed of the lorry and said the words "crushed and crane" before suffering a cardiac arrest.

An inquest jury found he died as a result of pelvic injuries and crushing of the abdomen. A forensic pathologist concluded that significant injuries to his pelvic area led to cardiac arrest, while pre-existing ischaemic heart disease and myocardial scarring contributed to his death. Marks on his body were consistent with being crushed by a man-made object.

Williamson had been employed by KRM Building Supplies for about two-and-a-half weeks at the time of the accident. A supervisor who would normally have been with him for a six-week period was on leave without a replacement. Despite an induction period normally lasting six weeks, Williamson was able to work alone from his second week. A colleague described him as an "absolutely brilliant bloke" and a competent driver and crane operator.

How it is being reported

• Housing site crush death an accident - inquestNigel Williamson, 60, was found injured on the back of a crane-mounted lorry on 13 August last year.BBC Nottingham · 15 Oct, 17:22
• Much-loved dad 'died far too young' after being crushed at Nottinghamshire building siteA jury has determined Nigel Williamson's death was an accidentNottinghamshire Live · 15 Oct, 15:42

In this story: Nigel Williamson · KRM Building Supplies · Kneeton Grove · East Bridgford · Nottinghamshire

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