An investigation conducted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety, has determined that West Fraser (Europe) Ltd, formerly known as Norbord, could have prevented two safety incidents that resulted in two employees being injured. The incidents occurred within six months of each other in 2020 at the company’s Cowie facility. This is the second time in five years this company has been handed a large fine for failing to protect workers. West Fraser has a history of health and safety violations. In 2022, the company, which manufactures wood-based products, was fined more than £2million after a worker suffered serious burns and ultimately died from their injuries.