A PRODUCTION company is being taken to court after Harrison Ford was injured filming the latest Star Wars film.
Foodles Production (UK) Ltd will appear at High Wycombe Magistrates Court to face four charges, after the actor, who plays Han Solo in the franchise, was seriously injured during filming of Star Wars: The Force Awakens at Pinewood Studios in Iver Heath.
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 on June 12, 2014.
A Health and Safety Executive (HSE) spokesman 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) Ltd 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.
The case is due to be heard on May 12.
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