Carelessness Costs Employers a Six Figure Amount
February 25th, 2010
One of Nissan’s employees, who lost his job due to workplace negligence, has been compensated by the company.
Thirty-five year old David Turpin had been a Die Maintenance Technician with
Thompson solicitors, on behalf of Mr. Turpin, stated that it was Nissan’s responsibility to ensure that the exits had been de-iced and were well illuminated.
Mr. Turpin lost the dexterity and skill that is a pre-requisite for a technician and resultantly had to leave his job at Nissan, ultimately finding other work, first as an administrative staff and later as a tenancy support worker with the Council of Gateshead.
Nissan admitted its liability for Mr. Turpin’s accident and agreed to an out of court settlement. The sum, though not been made public, is conjectured to be in six figures.
Davey Hall, Regional Secretary of Mr Turpin’s union Unite, stated that the accident has caused long-term financial repercussions for Mr. Turpin. Mr. Hall also emphasized the additional burden incumbent on the employers to take all precautions to ensure employee safety in winter months.
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