Mr. David Turpin, a Die Maintenance Technician with Nissan in
Thompsons, David Turpin’s legal representatives, accused Nissan of negligence towards employee safety by not providing adequate lighting arrangements which resulted in the accident. Nissan accepted the charges and settled the claim out of court. Although the exact sum was not disclosed, it was said to be in the six figure range.
The accident occurred in December 2005, when Turpin slipped and fell on black ice as he was leaving after the day’s work. The fall resulted in a fractured right index finger which healed, but lost its strength and dexterity. These qualities were essential for Turpin’s work as a Die maintenance Technician as he was required to execute engineering tasks which demanded precision. Forced to leave his trade, Turpin joined the Gateshead Council as an admin worker and then became a tenancy support worker with the Council.
Davey Hall, the Regional Secretary of Unite, the union of which Turpin is a member, highlighted that the fact that the thirty five year old Turpin had to face a major financial loss due to a minor slip. He urged the employers to take more responsibility and ensure that their workers remain safe at the workplace.
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