A visitor to a formal garden of a stately home trips and falls on gardening debris left on a path, spraining their ankle

HSE · 13 January 2013 11:35

A visitor to a formal garden of a stately home trips and falls on gardening debris left on a path, spraining their ankle.

HSE · 14 January 2013 03:06

Yes, this is a busy, intensively managed attraction. The paths provided in the garden should be maintained in good order and clear of obstructions.

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