Driver awarded compensation after contracting dermatitis from diesel

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A driver who was injured as he filled his work van with diesel at his employer’s premises has been awarded £1,800 in compensation.

Dawson Holdings PLC has been ordered to pay compensation to William Smith, from Bournemouth, after he was injured filling the tank using a hand-held nozzle.

Whilst using the nozzle, diesel splashed back from the tank of the van and went directly onto his hands. Smith suffered from irritant contact dermatitis as a result. The fuel pump did not have a... (90 more words)

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