Accidents at work are common and your employer will have insurance to cover compensation claims from employees who have been injured at work. The case will be handled by the employers insurance company.

Your employer has a legal responsibility to provide a safe and secure workplace, provide competent co-workers, adequate materials and equipment, a safe system of work with proper training and supervision. Even if your accident was caused by faulty machinery or equipment supplied by another company, the responsibility remains with your employer to ensure that it is safe for you to use and you have adequate training.