Faulty Door Van Nearly Costs Driver His Fingers
A faulty door on delivery driver David McCulloch’s van might have nearly cost him his fingers. The serious accident resulted in £7000 compensation from his employers, 3663 Limited..
Martin Fell from Thompson Solicitors who advocated McCulloch’s case in an out of court settlement said that unfortunate incidents like these are a grim reminder of the carelessness of employers in ensuring the safety of their workers. Had the door been properly inspected, McCulloch would never have had to suffer such a trauma, he said.
David McCulloch was delivering burger buns to the Burger King outlet at Newmarket when the door of his van suddenly slammed shut on the unsuspecting driver. His fingers unfortunately had to bear the brunt of the malfunction.
The Burger King staff tried to help him out of his misery, but failed. Eventually, the fire department arrived at the scene and with the help of their sophisticated cutting equipment freed McCulloch.
Carol Sears who represents McCulloch’s Union, GMB, said that this is a classic example of employer recklessness. Unfortunately, David had to pay the price for it, both physically and mentally. Workplace Law Group specialises in employment law, health and safety and premises management - click on NEBOSH Health & Safety - for training to help you comply with the law and manage people in the workplace.
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