A court in Nicosia ordered the Cyprus Electricity Authority (EAC) to pay €40,000. This is a big fine. It is for serious safety problems at work. Sadly, one worker died. Another worker was hurt badly. The court said EAC did not follow safety rules.
The accident was in 2021. Workers did hard electrical work. A short circuit caused the problem. Two workers were burned. An investigation found many rule breaks. These breaks helped cause the death. The court said EAC's safety plans were not good.
EAC did not check for dangers before a test. This step helps find and fix problems. The company also did not have good safety measures. Workers did not get enough training. They were not ready for the job.
The court also found problems with equipment. A fire extinguisher was not checked. This showed a lack of care. The company broke many rules. These were for safety and equipment.
This sad event caused pain. One family lost a loved one. Another worker is hurt badly. The court's decision is a warning. Safety rules are very important. They help prevent deaths and injuries. The fine means EAC must change. Protecting workers is very important.