Lathe injuries can involve serious bodily harm that can require extensive medical treatment. There is always a heightened risk of injury when working closely with heavy duty machinery and because Lathes are an integral part of the working day for many industrial workers, accidents can and do occur.
Lathes are designed to handle tasks such as sanding, drilling, knurling, and cutting. These versatile tools come in a variety of different styles with some being humongous in size. Your employer is responsible for ensuring that their lathes are functioning correctly and that all employees are following the guidelines set in place by the Health and Safety Executive(HSE).
The HSE has put legislation in place to help protect employees that use lathes across all sectors of industry. It is your employer’s legal responsibility to provide their employees with a ‘duty of care’ by not exposing them to unnecessary risks. This can include installing safety guards on dangerous machinery as well as providing employees with the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) for the job. Below is an excerpt from HSE legislation regarding the use of lathes:
(1) Every employer shall ensure that measures are taken in accordance with paragraph
(2) which are effective -
(a) to prevent access to any dangerous part of machinery or to any rotating stock-bar; or
(b) to stop the movement of any dangerous part of machinery or rotating stock-bar before any part of a person enters a danger zone’.
Regular safety and maintenance inspections must be conducted by employers to ensure their machinery is functioning correctly. Maintenance records should be kept up-to-date and all machinery that is not 100% functioning must be repaired prior to use. These responsibilities also include:
The court can view it as negligent behaviour when your employer fails to adhere to these rules. You are eligible to receive compensation if you have experienced lathe injuries that were not your fault. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can gather the evidence you need to lodge your claim effectively. Our expert team can guide you through the entire claims process and help you to understand what to expect along the way.
Lathe injuries can be traumatic for the injured party and anyone who may have witnessed the accident. You should always seek medical attention when you are injured at the workplace. Many injuries have delayed symptoms and your employer’s insurer may dispute any injuries that appear after leaving the scene of an accident. After having your injuries examined by a medical professional, you should make an entry into your company’s accident logbook. The HSE dictates that all companies must keep an accident logbook on premises. These entries can be used to show a pattern of neglect on the part of your employer.
Next, try to gather witness information. In some cases, you have someone who didn’t witness the accident but did witness the negligent behaviour that led to your accident. If there is video footage of your accident it can be helpful. Be sure to get pictures of your injuries and the scene of the accident as well. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can gather this information for you and help you to choose the best compensation strategy to follow.
You can expect to receive compensation within around three months when your claim is not contested. This means that the liable party admits their fault and does not question the extent of your injuries or the circumstances surrounding your accident. Severe injuries can result in huge recovery costs that must be paid out by your employer’s insurer. Insurance companies are not keen on taking losses and they will do everything in their power to try and protect their shareholders. This means that the insurance company is not working with your best interests in mind. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help ensure you are treated fairly and professionally throughout the claims process.
You must lodge your claim no later than three years from the date of your injury. The general rule of thumb is, the longer you wait to lodge your claim – the harder it will be to gather evidence. In many instances, key witnesses no longer have the same contact information. You should never hesitate to lodge a claim since your health and financial well-being is at stake. Remember, you will be solely responsible for your recovery costs if you wait too long to lodge your claim.
Your employer cannot fire you for lodging a claim against them. These are your rights per the Scottish Court and any good employer would want their injured employee to have access to the best medical care possible. Your employer is required to have some form of insurance by law. This coverage is not free and your employer has been making these insurance payments for years. Your employer gets the ability to recoup some of those losses through the financial protection afforded by insurance when you lodge your claim.
Due to the traumatic and unexpected nature of lathe accidents, it is common for the injured party to not be fully aware of what caused their accident to occur. The experts at Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd will launch an in-depth investigation into the cause of your accident and help you to determine who is liable for your injuries.
We understand what receiving compensation can mean to an injured person and we stand behind all of our clients with 100% resolve. Per our Conditional Fee Agreements, we will waive our fees if you are not awarded compensation for your injuries. Take confidence in knowing you have professionals on your side.
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