Last Updated 17th November 2025. Conveyorbelts are meant to make our working tasks easier, as they can transport lots and heavy luggage far distances. However, if a conveyor belt is not regularly maintained and it malfunctions, it can result in serious injuries. Therefore, if you are injured in a conveyor belt accident as an employee, you may be able to make an accident at work claim.
Our team of expert solicitors and advisors has years of experience in securing compensation for many different types of workers. They will work hard to ensure that you get the payout you deserve and to relieve you of any undue stress from the claim. Contact us now to learn more about the services our solicitors can offer you.
What You Need To Know About Conveyor Injury Claims:
- What kind of evidence can I use in a conveyor belt injury claim?– You can use CCTV footage, photographs and medical reports as evidence for your conveyor belt injury claim.
- Can I include the cost of private healthcare in my conveyor belt accident compensation claim?– Yes, you may be able to include the cost of private healthcare under special damages in your conveyor belt accident compensation claim.
- How long do I have to start my conveyor belt injury at work claim?-You will usually have 3 years to begin your conveyor belt injury at work claim.
- What are some tips to avoid conveyor belt accidents?- Some tips to avoid conveyor belt accidents include tying back long hair, not wearing loose clothes and knowing the emergency controls.
- What are some common causes of conveyor belt accidents?– Some common causes of conveyor belt accidents include lack of maintenance, overloading, overspeeding, lack of guards and poor workstation design.
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How To Claim For A Conveyor Belt Accident At Work
In order to form the basis of a valid claim for a conveyor belt accident at work, your case must meet the below criteria:
- Your employer must have owed you a duty of care
- They must breach this duty
- As a result of this breach, you are injured
Every employer owes their employees a duty of care as stated by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA). To fulfil this duty, they must take all reasonably practicable steps to keep their employees safe in the workplace. If they fail to do this, and you are injured, this is an example of negligence.
How Long Do I Have To Make A Conveyor Belt Accident At Work Claim?
You may be wondering how long you have to start a claim for a conveyor belt injury. Under the Limitation Act 1980, you will generally have three years to start a claim for an accident at work. However, this legislation does lay out some exceptions to this rule.
For those who were under the age of 18 when they were injured, the time limit is frozen. It reinstates on their 18th birthday, and runs until they turn 21. While the time limit is frozen, they may not begin a claim for themselves, but a litigation friend may start their claim on their behalf.
Similarly, the time limit is suspended indefinitely for those who lack the mental capacity to make a claim for themselves. Should they regain the appropriate capacity, then the time limit will reinstate on the date of their recovery. Otherwise, while the time limit remains frozen, a litigation friend may make a claim on their behalf.
Our team of advisors can offer more information on claims for conveyor belt accidents when you get in touch today.
How Can Accidents At Work Involving A Conveyor Belt Happen?
Conveyor belts can be used in warehouses, factories, and assembly plants, and a conveyor belt accident can have a range of different effects. But, as we have previously mentioned, your injuries must be caused by negligence if you intend to make a claim.
For example:
- If you have previously reported faults with the conveyor belt to your employer, but they have ignored your concerns and allowed you to continue working with it, this could lead to an accident in which you’re injured
- If your employer provides inadequate training or does not train you at all in how to safely work on a conveyor belt, this could result in an accident at work
- If the conveyor belt is not adequately checked or maintained, this could cause it to snap and hit you, resulting in injuries.
For more examples of how a conveyor belt accident could occur as a result of negligence, get in touch with our team of advisors today.
Ways To Prove A Claim For An Accident At Work
You may be wondering how you could prove your claim for a conveyor belt accident at work. Collecting evidence can be very beneficial to your claim and can be done by yourself or with the help of a solicitor. Evidence that could help support your claim can include:
- Medical records: Your medical records can provide proof of your injuries, their severity, and the treatment you received for them. You might also be asked to attend an independent medical assessment as part of the claims process.
- CCTV footage: Many workplaces are outfitted with CCTV systems. You could potentially request the footage of your accident to help support your claim.
- Accident book logs: If your workplace has ten or more employees, there must be an accident book. Logging your accident here creates a record of what happened and can be used to help support your claim later.
- Witness contact details: If you collect the contact details of potential witnesses, this could allow a professional to take their statements at a later date.
To learn how one of our solicitors could help you gather evidence and support your claim, contact our team today.
Compensation Examples For Conveyor Belt Accident Claims
If you successfully claim for a conveyor belt injury, your award could contain up to two heads of compensation. First, we’ll discuss general damages. This head of loss is awarded to all successful claimants and covers the harm you have suffered as a result of your injuries. This can include both physical and mental injuries, as well as the ways in which these injuries affect your quality of life.
When solicitors and legal professionals value general damages, they may refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). This document provides guideline compensation amounts for different injuries and illnesses. You can find some examples that could be relevant to conveyor belt injuries in the table below, but please note that these figures are not guaranteed and the top row isn’t a JCG entry.
| Injury Type | Compensation Bracket |
|---|---|
| Multiple Injuries and Special Damages | Up to £1,000,000+ |
| Moderately Severe Brain Injury (b) | £267,340 to £344,150 |
| Less Severe Brain Injury (d) | £18,700 to £52,550 |
| Total Loss of Both Hands (a) | £171,680 to £245,900 |
| Total or Effective Loss of One Hands (c) | £117,360 to £133,810 |
| Serious Damage to Both Hands (b) | £68,070 to £103,200 |
| Serious Hand Injuries (e) | £35,390 to £75,550 |
| Less Serious Hand Injury (g) | £17,640 to £35,390 |
| Fracture of Index Finger (j) | £11,120 to £14,930 |
| Total Loss Of One Eye (d) | £66,920 to £80,210 |
| Digestive System Injuries (a) (iii) | £8,060 to £15,370 |
The second head of compensation is special damages. This covers the financial losses you incur as a result of your injuries. For example, special damages may help you recoup the cost of:
- Travel
- Childcare
- Domestic help
- Lost earnings
- Prescriptions and other medications
These are just a few examples of what special damages could cover, but it’s important to note that you will need to be able to prove your losses in order to claim for them. To learn more, contact our team of advisors today, or read on.
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Get Help With Your Claim From A No Win No Fee Solicitor
One of our No Win No Fee solicitors could help you make a conveyor belt accident claim by offering their legal services under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). Usually, accessing services under a No Win No Fee contract such as this means you do not have to pay any upfront fees to your solicitor. Similarly, your solicitor will not typically require any ongoing fees as your case progresses.
Usually, the only fee that your solicitor will take is a success fee if you are awarded compensation. This fee is taken directly from your settlement. However, it has a legislative cap to ensure that you keep most of what you receive. There is generally nothing to pay to your solicitor if your claim does not succeed.
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Find Out More About Conveyor Belt Accident At Work Claims
To learn more about accident at work claims:
- You might be wondering, ‘can I claim injury compensation if I have left the company?’ Our guide offers more information on claiming once you have left the company.
- I Was Injured In A Tiredness Or Fatigue Accident At Work, Can I Claim?
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