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Two County Down companies have each been fined £50,000 after a 17-year-old youth died when a wall fell on him at a demolition site in Newtownards.Two County Down companies have each been fined £50,000 after a 17-year-old youth died when a wall fell on him at a demolition site in Newtownards.
It was Philip Mullholland's first day at the site at Blacks industrial complex in Short Street when the accident happened in February 2005. It was Philip Mulholland's first day at the site at Blacks industrial complex in Short Street when the accident happened in February 2005.
The main contractor, MMM Designs and Build Limited, of Bangor pleaded guilty to two charges.The main contractor, MMM Designs and Build Limited, of Bangor pleaded guilty to two charges.
Sub contractor, Leslie Wright and Son of Newtownards, admitted eight charges.Sub contractor, Leslie Wright and Son of Newtownards, admitted eight charges.
Judge Peter Gibson said both companies were obliged to insure that a safe system of work was in force.Judge Peter Gibson said both companies were obliged to insure that a safe system of work was in force.
He said they failed to give Mr Mullholland any proper training and they were guilty of a high degree of negligence. He said they failed to give Mr Mulholland any proper training and they were guilty of a high degree of negligence.