Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Ben Hiscox
The distance between the football touchline and clubhouse fell below FA safety recommendations, placing players at risk of injury or death, with no action taken by the referee.
Date
12 Aug 2015
56-day deadline
7 Oct 2015 est.
Responses identified
0 of 1
Coroner's concerns
The distance between the football touchline and clubhouse fell below FA safety recommendations, placing players at risk of injury or death, with no action taken by the referee.
View full coroner's concerns
_ The MATTERS OF CONCERN was the distance between the touchline and the clubhouse was less than the F A. recommendation guidelines putting players at risk of death or injury: No action appears to have been taken on the day by the referee in respect of the above F.AJ Guidelines
Report sections
Investigation and inquest
On 7lh April 2015 an investigation commenced into the death of Ben_Clive HISCOX Aged 30. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 7th July 2015. The conclusion was that the medical cause of death was Ia) Traumatic brain injury and the conclusion was that of an Accidental death
Circumstances of the death
Mr Hiscox came into contact with the clubhouse when he lost his footing during a passage of play in which he was running forward close to the touchline
Action should be taken
In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths believe you [ANDIOR your organisation] have the power to take such action:
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Report details
- Date of report
- 12 August 2015
- Coroner
- T Moore
- Coroner area
- Avon
Responses identified
Responses identified
0 of 1
1 response not yet linked
Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 7 Oct 2015 (estimated).
Sent to
- The FA Group