The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has notified the companies following the conclusion of its investigation into the incident
Jason Waring, 48, was working as a site supervisor at Hinckley Point C, when he died from construction-related injuries in November 2022.
NNB Generation Company (HPC) Ltd, Bouygues Travaux Publics SAS, and Laing O’Rourke Delivery Limited are all facing charges.
Specific details of the charges have not yet been released, nor have details on the location and date of the first court hearing.
Jason Waring was working for Bylor at the time, a joint venture between Bouygues Travaux Publics SAS and Laing O’Rourke Delivery Limited.
NNB Generation Company (HPC) Ltd is a subsidary created by EDF Energy to build both Hinkley C in Somerset, and Sizewell C in Suffolk.
A full investigation by HSE and the police
At the time of the incident, delivery director Nigel Cann, said: “We are very sad to confirm that one of our team was involved in a fatal construction traffic incident this morning during planned work activities.
“The incident is being investigated by the police and the Health and Safety Executive, and we will co-operate fully with the authorities.
“Work at the site has been stood down and we are offering support to colleagues affected by this tragic event. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this very difficult time.”
Lesley McLeod, CEO of the Association for Project Safety, also said: “All loss of life in construction is a tragedy and the thoughts of members of the Association for Project Safety (APS) go out to everyone touched by the recent fatality at Hinkley Pount C. Advances in risk management have made our built environment safer but we cannot become complacent.
“This accident reminds everyone that dangers are not always obvious and everyone involved needs to build the skills and knowledge to help them work safely.”
Damaged tower crane reported at Hinkley Point C
An improvement notice was served to the Nuclear New Build Generation Company (NNB GenCo) in May 2025 regarding the safety of a damaged tower crane at Hinkley Point C.
The enforcement was issued by the Office for Nuclear Regulation after the crane was found to have evidence of cracking in one of the mast sections, and a pin connecting two mast sections was found to have failed.
The issues were discovered by an operator during pre-use checks on site in February. They were subsequently reported to HSE under Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR).
HSE have investigated several deaths already this year
In May, a construction boss, James Pitsillides, was convicted following charges from HSE for failing to maintain a safe work environment for a worker.
The worker, 59-year old Stephen Pywell, died after falling from a height of around eight-feet while carrying out roof work.
Pitsillides was sentenced to a 20-week prison sentence, a two-year suspended sentence, 200 hours of unpaid work, and £10,000 of costs to be paid to Leicester Magistrates’ Court.
He had failed to manage health and safety risks, such as providing edge protection.
In the same month, a cladding company and its director were fined £225,000 following the death of a 61-year-old worker who fell through a fragile roof whilst replacing panels.
An investigation by HSE found that no site visit had taken place prior to the work taking place, and the work had only been planned from photographs.
At the time, HSE principal inspector Damian Corbett commented: “Those in control of work have a responsibility to devise safe methods of working and to provide the necessary information and instruction to their workers in the safe system of working.
“Companies should be aware that HSE will not hesitate to take appropriate enforcement action against those who fall below the required standards.”
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