HSE to prosecute company after industrial door incident

Foodles Production (UK) Ltd is based in Queen Caroline Street, London, and will appear at High Wycombe Magistrates Court on 12 May 2016 to face four charges.

Mr Ford suffered a broken leg and other injuries when he was struck by a heavy hydraulic metal door on the set of the 'Millennium Falcon'. The man is employed as an actor and was working on the filming of Star Wars: The Forces Awakens.

The incident happened on 12 June 2014 at Pinewood Studios.

A spokesman for HSE said: “HSE has today informed Foodles Production (UK) Ltd that it will be prosecuted over four alleged breaches of health and safety law. The charges relate to an incident during filming of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, which left Harrison Ford with serious injuries after he was hit by a heavy hydraulic door.

“By law, employers must take reasonable steps to protect workers – this is as true on a film set as a factory floor. We have investigated thoroughly and believe that we have sufficient evidence to bring the case to court.”

Foodles Production (UK) is the company responsible for producing Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens and under health and safety law for managing the risks created during production.