Scotland: Fatal Accident Inquiry
Andrew Alexander Soutar
Reference [2026] FAI 11
Published 13 March 2026
Sheriff Summary Sheriff Rhona Wark
Sheriffdom Grampian, Highland and Islands
Date of death 1 June 2023
Cause of death crush asphyxia caused by the compression of the chest by heavy agricultural equipment, namely a Major Equipment Limited MR180 Finishing Mower (“the Mower”) sustained in an incident while at work.
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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.