10/03/2009 - Waiter gets cash for fall at work
A waiter who slipped while working in the kitchen at the Savoy Hotel has received £9,000 in compensation.
Luis Castillo, 63, had worked at the five-star London hotel for 17 years before the accident in April 2007. He was walking through the kitchen when he slipped on grease, injuring his foot. He was off work for three months and the hotel accepted liability for the accident.
Mr Castillo, a member of the GMB union, said: "On the day of the accident I had to walk through the kitchen to serve drinks to a customer but the floor had not been kept clean. As a result I slipped and fell. Although the accident was almost two years ago I still visit my doctor with the pain."
Paul Kenny, GMB general secretary, added: "Slips and trips are a common work hazard for those employed in the restaurant trade. Employers should ensure staff have a safe work environment by following health and safety protocol. What may on the surface seem like a simple slip has had serious knock-on effects for Mr Castillo who can no longer work full time in the lead up to his retirement."
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