Several work-related incidents in St Helens could provide valid grounds for an eye injury at work claim. Common scenarios include:

• Chemical splashes: When corrosive or irritant substances are inadvertently splashed into the eyes—such as during cleaning or when handling industrial chemicals—they can cause severe burns, irritation, or even permanent loss of vision.

• Flying debris: If particles or fragments are propelled into the air during activities like grinding, drilling, or sawing—and proper eye protection isn’t used—these can embed in the eye, causing scratches to the cornea, cuts, or in some cases, deep penetrating injuries.

• Defective equipment incidents: Should machinery such as drills, lathes, or grinders malfunction, they can unexpectedly eject sharp or hot particles, potentially leading to lacerations, contusions, or burns to the eye if safety features are neglected.

• Inadequate training: A lack of sufficient training in handling dangerous substances or machinery may result in staff incorrectly using equipment or failing to follow safety procedures, increasing the risk of exposure to harmful materials or mechanical injuries to the eyes.

• Exposure to hazardous environments: Working in settings with dust, fumes, or chemical vapours—without adequate ventilation or protective eyewear—can cause eye irritation, chemical burns, or long-term conditions such as conjunctivitis or chronic dry eyes.

• Slips, trips, and falls: In disorganised or cluttered workplaces, a slip or trip can lead to falls where the eyes are struck by a sharp or blunt object, possibly resulting in black eyes, orbital fractures, or even severe trauma such as globe rupture.

If you would like us to check if you have grounds to claim for an eye injury at work, please call today.