Scotland: Fatal Accident Inquiry

George Alan Boyle

Reference [2026] FAI 14 Published 10 April 2026 Sheriff Sheriff Paul Anthony Reid Sheriffdom Glasgow and Strathkelvin Date of death 21 October 2020 Location the commercial premises situated at Unit 1B, 95 Westburn Drive, Cambuslang, Glasgow, G72 7NA Cause of death crush asphyxia caused by an accident at work when Mr Boyle was trapped under a fallen metal fixture.

Recommendations

The sheriff made no recommendations under section 26(1)(b) of the 2016 Act in this determination.

About Fatal Accident Inquiries

Fatal Accident Inquiries are held under the 2016 Act before a sheriff. They are mandatory for deaths in custody and at work. The sheriff may make recommendations under s.26(1)(b); recipients must respond within 8 weeks under s.28. See the methodology page for detail.

Data: scotcourts.gov.uk.