Evening Telegraph (First Edition)
Probe after worker injured at city firm
It has been confirmed that a man in his forties sustained an injury during the incident in which it is understood an object fell on to his foot at D Copeland Engineering Ltd at Nobel Road, Wester Gourdie Industrial Estate.
An ambulance crew was called and the injured man was taken to Ninewells Hospital for treatment.
Police officers also attended the incident.
A spokeswoman for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) confirmed that an inspector had visited the company and an investigation is to be held into the incident.
The spokeswoman said: “HSE is aware of the incident and an inspector visited the site on Friday to commence an investigation.”
A spokesman for the Scottish Ambulance Service confirmed a crew had been asked to attend the incident along with police.
He said: “We received a call at 9.24 am on Friday June 23 to attend an address i n Nobel Road.
“We dispatched one ambulance to the scene. One male patient in his forties was taken to Ninewells Hospital.”
A spokesman for Police Scotland confirmed that they too had been asked to attend the incident.
He said: “The around 9.20am.”
“One man was injured and the Health and Safety Executive is dealing with it.
“As a result of the HSE involvement, the initial police investigations into the accident have ended.”
He added: “There are no further details available about the nature of the incident or the condition of the man who was injured.”
When approached by the Evening Telegraph, the managing director of D Copeland Engineering Ltd declined to comment.
The company makes structural metal fabrication components for building work.
It also manufactures prefabricated metal buildings.
The company was set up in 1996. incident occurred
AN investigation is to be carried out after a man was injured in an incident at a Dundee engineering firm.