ROYAL Ordnance plc has been convicted of a health and safety offence following an incident at its Puriton-based factory.
On July 3, 2002, there was an explosion at the site during a decontamination operation and the company faced the allegation of failing to ensure the health, safety and welfare of its employees.
More details in this week's Mercury.
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