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Worker makes industrial injury compensation claim for injury

A man whose wedding ring saved his hand from being completely cut in two by a faulty circular saw is seeking industrial injury compensation from his former employer, Magnet.

Brian Moran, 57, of, Hazelwood Avenue, Keighley, was working a for the leading kitchen and bathroom makers at a factory on Royd Inges Avenue when the work accident occurred.

He said, "It happened so quickly. I grabbed my hand straight away and held it in the air. People came dashing up and I was rushed round to first aid where it was bandaged up.

"Someone grabbed my finger and put it in ice."

He believes that had it not been for his gold wedding ring, the circular saw would have sliced his hand off completely.

His employer, Magnet, was fined for the industrial accident after admitting to breaching health and safety rules and was ordered to pay £8,000 and £2,000 in injury compensation to Mr Moran.

Health and Safety Executive inspector Paul Yeadon said, "The saw fell, exposing the blade, which came straight down cutting through his wedding ring, amputating his finger and cutting straight through his hand to just before his wrist leaving him with two halves of his hand.

"The safety feature had failed because of lack of maintenance."

Mr Moran has since contacted personal injury solicitors and is considering making an industrial compensation claim for his accident at work.

He said, "I can't write very well or hold a knife. I don't like to go out for meals anymore because it is embarrassing - I keep dropping my knife."