A 17 year old collapsed in a pool of water after he moved a plate-warmer that became live because of a badly made plug. He died just days after handing in his notice at Fatty Arbuckle's in Lincoln.

At least four other £3-an-hour employees had received electric shocks from the same machine before the tragedy.

The plugs earth wire had been disconnected and was lying over the live cable.  Tests later showed 11 out of the 56 appliances in the diner were faulty. 

Now ex-bosses of the fast food chain could face corporate manslaughter charges after the jury returned a verdict that the victim was unlawfully killed.

Assistant Kitchen Manager Adam Clarke said he changed fuses on the plate-warmer and found there was no earth in the plug.  He twice received shocks and complained.

Extract from the Daily Star