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Damages for engineer injury

An engineer who was forced to retire on medical grounds after rupturing the bicep in his right arm has won £95,000 in compensation. He suffered the injury whilst tightening a bolt during the course of his employment as a blow mould engineer. He was forced to retire due to his injuries but was unable to obtain alternative employment. The case was settled out of court just one week before the trial was due to take place.

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