£5,350 in compensation over scar

A fork lift truck driver who was left with an eight inch scar on his arm after an accident in the workplace has received £5,350 in compensation. He also suffered bruised ribs and injuries to his leg and chest when his fork lift truck went over a sunken manhole cover and toppled. The truck spilled its load, a 300 kilo pallet containing 12 metal plates, which struck him as it fell. His employer admitted liability and settled the claim out of court.