Vibration White Finger

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Loss of grip, numbness and a tingling sensation coupled with blanching are typical initial symptoms of vibration white finger which is connected to, or caused by, exposure to excessive mechanical vibration.

Vibration white finger is a widely-recognised `industrial condition' which affects the sufferer's home and work life and can lead to permanently-damaged fingers, thumbs or hands and wrists or arms.

Many sufferers often also report greatly-reduced dexterity and ability to carry out simple actions such as handling coins, small screws or pens.

The jobs which most commonly give rise to vibration white finger include miners, forestry workers, road workers, construction workers and builders. Any workers who have regularly used the following hand-held tools are also at risk of developing the condition:

Vibration exposure can also result in the painful carpel tunnel syndrome which causes pain in the arms and wrists and numbness and tingling. The condition is often found in people who have used hand-held or vibratory tools and equipment.

Cases of vibration white finger can be successfully pursued for compensation.

If you think you may have a claim, please call 0800 043 8884 for an informal chat to discuss your situation or simply fill in our online form on this page.