Largest fine imposed under health and safety legislation

According to Official Guinness Records,

In 2005, the gas transporter Transco (UK) was fined £15 million (then approx. $25.8 million) for breaches of safety that resulted in the deaths of four members of a family in a gas explosion. To 2011, this is the largest fine ever imposed under health and safety legislation.

For a complete list of 2005 records, please visit 2005 Guinness Records in United Kingdom.

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