PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 22, 2010 – An engineer has launched a legal action against his employers after an accident at work left his right hand severely damaged.
Gary Finnigan of Colchester was attempting to clear a blockage in an engineering machine whilst working for Amtek Aluminium Castings in November 2008.
While investigating a coolant leak, his right hand was severely crushed by a moving part in the machine, which he claims the company failed to inform him about.
47-year-old Gary lost his fingers and part of his thumb in the accident, and despite several reconstructive operations, his right hand is now “virtually useless”.
As a result of his injuries, Gary still suffers phantom pains and sensations from his missing fingers, and has severe difficulty carrying out everyday tasks.
According to a writ lodged at the High Court in London, it is alleged that Amtek were negligent in that they failed to warn Gary of the existence of a moving part in the machinery, and as such they failed to adequately train him to use the machine, and failed to take appropriate measures to protect him.
Gary is now suing Amtek for around £300,000 in a compensation claim for his injuries.
With the proper training, this accident could have been avoided. Comprehensive machine guarding safety training from Wumbus Corporation.
Gary Finnigan of Colchester was attempting to clear a blockage in an engineering machine whilst working for Amtek Aluminium Castings in November 2008.
While investigating a coolant leak, his right hand was severely crushed by a moving part in the machine, which he claims the company failed to inform him about.
47-year-old Gary lost his fingers and part of his thumb in the accident, and despite several reconstructive operations, his right hand is now “virtually useless”.
As a result of his injuries, Gary still suffers phantom pains and sensations from his missing fingers, and has severe difficulty carrying out everyday tasks.
According to a writ lodged at the High Court in London, it is alleged that Amtek were negligent in that they failed to warn Gary of the existence of a moving part in the machinery, and as such they failed to adequately train him to use the machine, and failed to take appropriate measures to protect him.
Gary is now suing Amtek for around £300,000 in a compensation claim for his injuries.
With the proper training, this accident could have been avoided. Comprehensive machine guarding safety training from Wumbus Corporation.
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