Worker paralysed in 30ft fall from pylon gets £10m payout
Summary
A maintenance worker named Gavin Pugh fell 30 feet while working on a power pylon and was left paralyzed. He sued his employer, who was found to have unsafe working conditions, and won a compensation package worth at least £10 million to cover his care and lost earnings.Key Facts
- Gavin Pugh fell 30 feet while dismantling a power pylon in April 2022.
- His safety rope was attached incorrectly, causing it to slip and lead to his fall.
- Pugh suffered serious injuries to his brain, neck, shoulder, ribs, and organs, leaving him in a wheelchair.
- The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that the employer did not have proper safety measures.
- The company, Wood Transmission and Distribution Ltd, was fined £240,000 in court.
- An out-of-court settlement gave Pugh at least £10 million for compensation, care, and rehabilitation.
- The settlement covers his lost future earnings and funds 24-hour care and rehabilitation.
- Before the accident, Pugh was active and enjoyed fishing, but now he faces long-term physical and psychological effects.
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