Power line worker wins £10m after 30-foot pylon fall
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 11:42 · Archive
Gavin Pugh has been awarded more than £10 million in compensation after falling 30 feet from an electricity pylon.
Gavin Pugh, a power lines maintenance worker from Bangor in north Wales, has been awarded more than £10 million in compensation after a serious accident at work. He fell 30 feet from an electricity pylon whilst working to dismantle it in East Staffordshire. The fall left him paralysed with severe injuries including brain, neck and internal damage.
The substantial payout recognises the life-changing nature of his injuries and the long-term care and support he will require as a result of the accident.
How it is being reported
- Worker left paralysed after falling 30ft from electricity pylon wins payout worth more than £10millionDaily Mail · 6 Oct, 11:33
- Power line worker wins £10 million compensation after 30-foot pylon fall left him paralysedThe Independent · 6 Oct, 09:17
In this story: Gavin Pugh · Bangor · East Staffordshire · Wales
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