£56,000 in compensation for Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome

A stonemason who was forced to give up his specialist trade after his hands were left permanently damaged by using vibrating tools at work has received £56,000 in compensation. He was left with the condition Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) after using vibrating tools on a daily basis in his job as a stonemason. He has been forced to give up his trade after 10 years. He still works for the firm but is now a delivery driver. The company admitted liability and settled the claim out of court.