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Former APUA Worker Gifted With Wheelchair

Devon BaynesAntigua St. John’s - To commemorate Health, Safety & Wellness Month 2012, APUA presented a multi functional wheelchair to former employee Devon Baynes who, as a result of a fall from a utility pole in 2006, is paralysed from the waist down.

In addition to covering his medical expenses, therapy and caretaking up to the present, APUA has retrofitted a house for Baynes.The wheelchair will assist him further as he continues his efforts to attain his independence.

The management of APUA express their willingness to continue assisting Baynes in any way necessary. With the support of his former co-workers who gathered for the presentation, Baynes expressed sincere thanks to the management and staff for their continued support and assistance.



Each year, during the month of August, APUA celebrates health and safety awareness with a series of activities ranging from health talks and screenings, to a memorial walk in honour of Colin ‘Relic’ Warner, an employee who died in an accident in 2010.

APUA recognises the importance of keeping staff aware of their safety and well-being, especially given the fact that many members undertake dangerous activities daily.

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RE: Former APUA Worker Gifted With Wheelchair

#5 Get real » 2012-09-04 12:16

Get real people... why is it that we feel we are entitled to know full details of employee to employer relationship with regards to payment which is suppose to be confidential?? People get real!! we are taking this a bit to far. I happen to know the individual in this story and can say that he has been taken care of by APUA.
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#4 Antiguan » 2012-09-04 11:14

Something is missing! Somethings are not the public's business. come on now. from since 2006 to present they have been taking care of him. They have taken care of his medical expenses, therapy and caretaking. ASLO, retrofitted a house for Baynes.

The problem of the world today, we want things now now now. come on! if we want to find out information call APUA yourself. Everything on have to be public.They dont have to clear the air and tell us ever details. They're loyal to their employee who have gotten hurt. And I am sure the family of Colin.

Show some sympathy and respect! smh
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RE: Former APUA Worker Gifted With Wheelchair

#3 dave » 2012-09-04 07:36

this guy look like somebody from ovals,that use to play ball on the ball court,blessup
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#2 Real Observer » 2012-09-04 06:58

I don't like the language used in this press release. It conveys the impression that services and benefits to this young man are a matter of favors by APUA.

Could APUA management clear the air and give a full and detailed account of the entitlements due this former employee who, while in the course of duty sustained life changing injuries? While the wheel chair is a welcomed gesture, it comes 6 years after the accident and really begs the question of what has APUA done for this young man to aid in his rehabilitation?

By the way, when are we going to hear the details of the settlement made in the case of Colin Warner, the guy who died while on duty? We are still waiting for the report from the investigation into his untimely death
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#1 NELEEN » 2012-09-04 06:00

I must congratulate A.P.U.A. for "taking care" of a former employee who was damaged on the job. I hope that this will be a "life-time" gesture. I DO HOPE THAT EMPLOYER LIABILITY INSURANCE (up to like a million dollars) have been put in place to cover present employees. Once bitten......... ..
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