£35,000 in compensation for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

A man has received £35,000 in compensation after prolonged use of vibrating tools left his hands permanently damaged. He was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome after working at the Sellafield nuclear waste plant. He had been using vibrating hand held tools in his job as a process worker in the decommissioning unit every day since 1992. Once he was diagnosed with the condition he was moved to a different department where he remains on restricted duties. Sellafield did not admit liability but settled the claim out of court.