Director Gets Probation for Worker's Death on Construction Site

The company director received a suspended sentence in the case of a worker's death during home repairs at Bolshaya Zelenina, 1.

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The general director of 'Stroyproekt' was convicted for violating safety rules during construction work.
The conviction was for negligence leading to a worker's death.
The defendant admitted guilt and paid 3 million rubles in compensation to the victim's sister.
The court sentenced the defendant to 1 year and 6 months of probation.
An investigation found that the worker died from multiple injuries sustained during a fall from height.
The incident occurred during renovation work on a building at 1/44 on Bolshaya Zelenina Street in Saint Petersburg.
The body of the worker was discovered in a forest near the Sestra River in July 2026.
The case was processed under an expedited procedure, lasting less than an hour.
The defendant was previously held under house arrest.

The worker fell from the fifth floor. — tg_paperpaper_ru
The defendant did not call emergency services, transported the body to a forest in Novy Beloostrov, and hid it near the Sestra River. — tg_paperpaper_ru
The building partially collapsed in early August 2024, and the reconstruction was expected to be completed in 2025 but was delayed to summer 2026. — tg_paperpaper_ru
The case was dismissed due to the expiration of the statute of limitations on 19 August, but victims can file civil claims. — tg_paperpaper_ru
The court imposed a ban on working in construction, reconstruction, and repair of multi-apartment buildings for 2 years and 10 months. — fontanka
The prosecution requested 2 years and 8 months of imprisonment and a 2 years 11 months work ban. — fontanka
The defendant's defense presented evidence of dependents and positive recognition for his work. — fontanka
The victim was 37 years old and suffered severe injuries including a traumatic brain injury, spinal and pelvic fractures, rib fractures, internal organ ruptures, and hemorrhages. — fontanka
The incident occurred between 26 and 29 July, with work taking place on Bolshaya Zelenina Street. — gazeta_spb
The defendant failed to ensure safety and compliance with labor and technical safety regulations. — gazeta_spb