Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Sidney Harvey
Ref: 2014-0075
Date: 26 Feb 2014
Coroner: Siobhan Kelly
Area: South Lincolnshire
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AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner raised concerns about the presence of non-safety glass doors in rented properties where elderly people or children are occupants, and the lack of a system for replacing or making these doors safe.
Date
26 Feb 2014
56-day deadline
23 Apr 2014 est.
estimated from the report date
Responses identified
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Coroner's concerns
The coroner raised concerns about the presence of non-safety glass doors in rented properties where elderly people or children are occupants, and the lack of a system for replacing or making these doors safe.
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_ The MATTERS OF CONCERN as follows. The presence of non-safety glass doors in properties rented where occupants are likely to include the elderly and children or other who may be unstable physically Whether any system exists for replacing or making safe such glass doors_
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Investigation and inquest
On 5"h December 2013, ARW Forrest commenced an investigation into the death of Sidney Harvey, age 90. The investigation concluded by Siobhan Kelly at the end of the inquest on 20"h February 2014. The conclusion of the inquest was Accident Death to haemorrhage due to incised wound of left forearm.
Circumstances of the death
Sidney Harvey was a 90 year old gentleman who lived in a council property. The house contained at least 2 doors which were entirely made of glass except for the frame. The glass was not safety glass and therefore when it broke; it formed some large shards and Mr Harvey sustained a severe cut 8cm X Scm and 4cm in depth which cut through muscles, tendons and vasculature down to the bone. due
A RW Forrest LLM; FRCP, FRCPath GMC Number: 1333523 Her Majesty's Senior Coroner for South Lincolnshire
A RW Forrest LLM; FRCP, FRCPath GMC Number: 1333523 Her Majesty's Senior Coroner for South Lincolnshire
Action should be taken
In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and believe you andlor your organisation have the power to take such action.
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Report details
- Reference
- 2014-0075
- Date of report
- 26 February 2014
- Coroner
- Siobhan Kelly
- Coroner area
- South Lincolnshire
Responses identified
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- South Kesteven District Council