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A construction site worker, who was buried alive in concrete, has just been awarded substantial compensation.
Jan 2010
Tommy Clough was working on the building of a new wing to the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle, when he fell through some foundations, and was stuck as wet concrete poured all over his body.
Mr Clough was working for builders, Laing O'Rourke at the time of the accident in December 2005.
Since the accident Clough, who also suffered a broken ankle, has been left with serious cement burns all over his body and he has suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
"When the concrete started pouring on top of me I thought it was the end," he told Newcastle's The Journal. "I thought I was dead. It was so heavy I couldn’t get out of it. It was absolutely terrifying. It seemed like an eternity before I was pulled out. I have had real problems dealing with memories of that."
As well as counselling for PTSD, Clough has had three operations on his ankle. His current job as a bin man only pays around half the wages he made before his accident.
Helped by local personal injury solicitors, Clough made a claim against Laing O'Rourke, who admitted liability and settled out of court.
"This compensation will be a big help," said Clough.
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