Fines of more than £2.5m ordered to be paid by companies over Banham Poultry deaths
Fines totalling ovr £2.5m have been handed to two companies after the deaths of two men at a chicken factory in Attleborough.
Jonathan Collins and Neil Moon died at the site eight years ago.
This is after they were exposed to nitrogen gas at Banham Poultry.
They and Air Products PLC admitted health and safety failings at Norwich Crown Court.
The families of Neil and Jonathan sent this message to the police to be shared on their behalf:
"Our two families stand united in grief as we remember Jonathan Collins and Neil Moon — two young men who simply went to work and never came home. They were loved partners, dads, sons, brothers, friends, and colleagues, and their loss has left a permanent void in all our lives.
The past seven and a half years have been filled with heartbreak, fear, and unanswered questions. That journey has led us to this point. At the beginning of what was expected to be a six‑week trial, Banham Poultry and Air Products admitted to serious health and safety offences that resulted in the deaths of Jonathan and Neil.
Following today’s sentencing, we must say honestly that we do not feel justice has been served. For us, true justice would be Jonathan and Neil still being alive. Nothing can change what has happened, but if anything positive can come from this tragedy, we ask one thing:
If you are responsible for staff or contractors, take that responsibility seriously.
You have a duty of care. No family should ever have to endure what we have faced, and what we continue to face, because of failures to act by Banham Poultry and Air Products.
We would like to express our gratitude to Mrs Justice Judith Farbey, to KC Craig Hassall and his team, and to the Crown Prosecution Service — especially Busola Johnson. Our heartfelt thanks also go to Norfolk Constabulary, the Major Investigation Team, and our Family Liaison Officers. Their support through this long and complex investigation has been unwavering, and for that we are truly grateful."