Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Aaron Plowman
Ref: 2014-0411
Date: 19 Sep 2014
Coroner: Lorna Tagliavini
Area: London (Inner South)
Responses identified: 0 / 1
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Unblocked access points to commercial unit roofs under railway arches allow unauthorized persons to climb from the street, posing a safety risk.
Date
19 Sep 2014
56-day deadline
14 Nov 2014 est.
Responses identified
0 of 1
Coroner's concerns
Unblocked access points to commercial unit roofs under railway arches allow unauthorized persons to climb from the street, posing a safety risk.
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(1) Access to the roofs of the commercial units under the railway arches has not been blocked off from persons gaining access by climbing up from the street; (2) Specifically the access point from the Lycamobile kiosk and Sonny Kebab and Chicken shop on the New Kent Road under the railway arches remains viable_ The
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Investigation and inquest
On 19 March 2014, commenced an investigation into the death of Aaron Jacob Plowman: The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 4th September 2014_ conclusion of the inquest was "Accidental death; and the cause of death (1a) Cerebral Trauma (1b) Deceleration injury
Circumstances of the death
On 14lh March 2014 at around 05.09 hours, the deceased was found to have fallen through a corrugated plastic roof over garage premises onto a concrete floor below. The premises were located at TR Autos a garage located in (he railway arches at 111-113 Elephant Road and the jlw New Kent Road, London
Action should be taken
In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and believe your organisation has the power to take such action (1) Ensure that access to the roofs of the commercial units located underneath the railway arches at the Elephant and Castle BR Station at the junction the New Kent Road and Elephant Road is prevented by persons either climbing Up or otherwise accessing and the void spaces between the arches and the commercial units_
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Report details
- Reference
- 2014-0411
- Date of report
- 19 September 2014
- Coroner
- Lorna Tagliavini
- Coroner area
- London (Inner South)
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: 14 Nov 2014 (estimated).
Sent to
- Network Rail