Father-of-two, Darren Small, 35, from Loughor was employed by Calsonic Kansei UK Limited, of Llethri Road in the town when he was struck by a forklift truck on 17 March 2008.
A Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation found Mr Small had gone onto the factory floor to issue instruction to a forklift truck operator. As Mr Small finished speaking the forklift truck reversed into him, knocking him to the ground. He sustained fatal head injuries, and died in Morriston Hospital three days later.
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Calsonic Kansei UK Limited, pleaded guilty to a charges under Section 2(1) and Section 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, and at Swansea Crown Court, the company were fined £400,000 and ordered to pay £44,790.14 costs.
HSE Inspector Stephen Jones said: "It's fairly routine for forklift trucks to operate within the same area as pedestrians in this industry. However, working procedures and systems need to be in place to prevent vehicles colliding with people.
"This tragic incident could have been avoided had all contractors and employees been aware of the risks, and had the safety procedures been taken to avoid such risks."
(CD/KMcA)
