FAI court process begins following death of gamekeeper
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The Crown Office has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into the death of Matthew Peter Burden.
Mr Burden, 36, who was employed as a gamekeeper by East Tillypronie Sporting Ltd, Tillypronie Estate, in Aberdeenshire, died on 6 February 2022, after an accident on 29 January involving a Can-AM Traxter all-terrain vehicle.
A preliminary hearing is set for 24 October 2024 at Aberdeen Sheriff Court.
It is anticipated that the Inquiry will consider the use of the seatbelt in the Can-AM Traxter, a fault and knowledge of the fault with the driver’s door, health and safety advice for all-terrain vehicles and the companies processes and procedures on maintenance and reporting faults.
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