Christopher Kapessa
25 Jan 2024 · Coroner David Regan · South Wales Central
The coroner's concerns
1. unaware of public swimming risk
“The Coal Authority was aware that members of the public used the site for purposes including recreational walking. The Court found that the site was known by children as a site from which to swim, but that this was unknown to the Coal Authority. Nevertheless, Coal Authority documentation was not easily cross referenced or accessible to inspectors to ensure that any reports that might be made with respect to activities by members of the public who might put themselves at risk were available to”