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Manhole fall man gets compensation

A labourer has been paid £4,000 compensation by his employer after falling into a manhole at work. He fell approximately seven feet onto a concrete floor. There was no safety barrier around the manhole. He still experiences problems with his back and is only able to carry out light duties at work, mainly involving office work.

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