pinto
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| posted on 6/2/09 at 05:08 PM |
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had a misshap at work what to do
I work as a self employed chippy
was on scaffold yesterday small site big firm
basically walking along scaffold stepped down a level about a foot
and the scaffold board board went down with my leg on it as the other end came up and splatted me flat in the face
seems like the board was to short and only just on and must have moved a little bit
went to hospital had to have 10 stitches
nose hopefully not broken
scaffolders were on site within 1/2 an hour
putting a clip on the board
thing is were do i stand (not on that board again before some one else says it )
and what to do next any body had any experience
thanks colin
 
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Z20let Corsa
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| posted on 6/2/09 at 05:13 PM |
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made quite a mess that mate!!! did you get photos or anything of how the scaffold board was?? i suppose it would be the last thing on your mind at the
time!!!
locost +4 v8 in progress.
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JoelP
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| posted on 6/2/09 at 05:14 PM |
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shocking tale, you have my sympathies. Im sick of seeing incompetent scaffolding, in this case a plank that could flip up. What a ridiculous oversite
by the fool who fitted it.
You need to get compensation for two reasons, firstly because your face is smashed in, and secondly to teach these tw4ts that they cannot get away
with such dangerously bad work.
Im not sure on the ins and outs as to whether you sue the people running the site or the scaffolders direct, im sure someone can advise more
specifically.
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flak monkey
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| posted on 6/2/09 at 05:15 PM |
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Was the scaffold properly tagged? If so then you probably have cause for a complaint against the scaffold company.
Just happy thres no major damage done 
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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mr henderson
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| posted on 6/2/09 at 05:18 PM |
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I'd say that was a solicitor job. Someone needs to find out who the guilty party is, and then either sue them or negotiate suitable compensation
with their insurers. I expect it will be the scaffolders, lets hope they have adequate insurance.
Your own solicitor will be able to do it, or use one of those that advertise everywhere. (I'd use a local firm if it was me)
John
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 6/2/09 at 05:18 PM |
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did you take any photos ?
did anybody witness it ?
even if you havent got either , you need to contact HSE and fill out one of there forms about an accident .
theres not much in the way of compensation for a bloody nose , but there should be something to redress the balance .
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
getting dirty under a bus
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Guinness
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| posted on 6/2/09 at 05:18 PM |
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Nasty.
Depends on what you want to do / how your relationship with the main contractor is.
From a strict H&S point of view:-
The site manager should have filled in the accident book with you. Did he give you a copy of the form? Who gave you first aid on site?
That should be his first step in recording the accident. Then, if you are unable to work for 3 days because of the injury, it becomes notifiable
under RIDDOR.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/riddor/facts.htm
If it is reportable under RIDDOR expect the HSE to descend on the site, interview everyone, including you, the main contractor, the site manager and
the scaffolders.
Would be interesting to see the scaffold inspection register for the site, including the initial set up and any subsequent inspections.
From a personal point of view, if you want to sue the main contractor, take (several) photos of yourself, as the bruising develops, keep copies of
your medical notes, return to site, take photos of the remedial works they have done since the accident (the extra clip). Then lawyer up.
HTH
Mike
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graememk
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| posted on 6/2/09 at 05:20 PM |
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if it was me i would write a letter to the scaffold company to see if they are willing to do anything for you before you take it further.... you dont
get if you dont ask.
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pinto
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| posted on 6/2/09 at 05:35 PM |
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H&s were meant to visit site today
yes two witness
no photos of site yet but supposed to be getting some from site management
no book filled out and no first aid hospital only round corner driven strait there buy work mate
Ive been told to take time of buy hospital but need money and job
would it be worth taking more time of to make it notifiable ?
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spaximus
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| posted on 6/2/09 at 05:37 PM |
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You have to ask what do you want to do? If you are after the cash then any of the ambulance chasers will do the job. Keep records are you off work,
how much are you losing. I wouldsuspect the scaffolders will not talk directly to you as their insureres will tell them not to.
Glad it wasn't too bad
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D Beddows
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| posted on 6/2/09 at 05:51 PM |
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You really need to get an entry made in the site accident book - it'll make what you're about to do next a fair bit easier
Scaffolders on the whole seem increasingly be incompetent monkeys (apologies to any skilled scaffolders reading ) - I was surveying on a big site
run by a respected main contractor last week and the whole scaffold resembled something from an Indiana Jones film 
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coozer
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| posted on 6/2/09 at 05:56 PM |
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Well, your still alive and as long as the hozzy says theres no permanent damage have a rest, let it heal and forget about it.
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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Alan B
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| posted on 6/2/09 at 05:58 PM |
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Hope you'll forgive my light hearted observation, but it does make you look well hard I must say.
Seriously though I hope it gets sorted for you.
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StevieB
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| posted on 6/2/09 at 07:44 PM |
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I would insist that the site records are up to date with the agent.
Your complaint will initially be against the main contractor and he'll pass it on to the scaffold subby - if the agents records aren;t up to
scratch then he'll get into big trouble and you'll not be working at one of hi sites again!
But you can't let it pass - insurance premiums are put in place by every company (or should be) to cover these events and you're entitled
to claim. In the times of hardship to come (especially in construction) you need to take every opportunity that presents itself.
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JoelP
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| posted on 6/2/09 at 08:23 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by coozer
Well, your still alive and as long as the hozzy says theres no permanent damage have a rest, let it heal and forget about it.
No, i completely disagree with that. The scaffolders are there to provide safe access at height, nothing more. They failed, and someone could easily
have died. People dont go to work to get killed. These scaffs need the book throwing at them in a big way.
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BenB
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| posted on 6/2/09 at 08:54 PM |
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Did A+E give you head injury advice? Bilateral black eyes is a sign of quite a severe wallop on the head.... if you get a wierd runny nose or fluid
coming from your ears get to A+E ASAP!!!
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