An accident at work can happen more frequently than many of us realise and people need to be aware of the dangers surrounding them.
Particularly employees who work for manufacturing companies with large machinery, as they are more susceptible to injury. A prime example of this is one gentleman who recently lost 4 of his fingers according to “The Claim Connection Website”.
The incident tells us that the gentleman in question was working with a colleague on some machinery which was used to cut plastic. The plastic became jammed in the machine and the gentleman thought his colleague had switched off the machine so he put his hand inside to free the piece of plastic and the guillotine cutter came down and severed four of his fingers.
This was is a horrific example of an accident in the workplace which shouldn’t have happened. Employers have a duty of care owed to all members of staff and should ensure that their environments are safe to work in so that their staff are safe and don’t suffer injuries.
The accident above should have been prevented by the employers ensuring that their staff don’t have access to dangerous equipment.
The Government’s website states what to do should you have an accident at work:
- Make sure this is recorded in the Accidents at Work Book
- Report this to the Health and Safety Executive
- Check your contract to see what sick pay you are entitled too
Whilst at work you must take care to avoid injury to yourself and if you are aware of dangers in the work place you must alert your Team Leader or Manager or alternatively your Health and Safety Executive.
Should you or someone you know have had an accident at work we would strongly advise you to contact an independent firm of Personal Injury Specialist Solicitors to see if you could make a claim for compensation.
