Permanent damage caused by vibrating tools

Posted on February 25^th 2008

A worker who has received permanent damage to his hands from vibrating tools has been awarded £8,400 in compensation from 4 previous employers.

During his working life the man was employed at 4 different companies as a boilermaker where he was exposed to excessive vibrations from tools, such as large drills, pistol drills, needle guns, grinders and impact wrenches.

The 4 employers admitted breach of duty after court proceedings were issued, although 3 of the 4 did at first denied liability and were not going to pay compensation until a few days before the trial was to take place.

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