Compensation is to be awarded to a man who suffered horrific injuries as a result of a boiler explosion.

The unnamed man, an engineer surveyor, was inspecting a boiler belonging to E.ON UK in May 2005, the Workplace Law Network reports.

However, the gas side of the boiler exploded, knocking him unconscious and trapping him under a hot boiler door.

He suffered burns to his abdomen, hands and face, as well as an injury to his leg and severe psychological trauma.

As a result, the worker had to have skin grafts and plastic surgery and was unable to return to his position.

A payout of £170,000 has now been agreed upon, which his solicitor said means he will not need to return to that kind of work.

"It is entirely understandable that he never wants to be in an environment that brings back the psychological trauma of the explosion. This settlement ensures he will not be forced to and will now be able to make the relevant adaptations to his life," the legal representative commented.

Compensation for burns depend on the severity of the injury sustained, however, will usually be awarded for psychological trauma, loss of earnings, future treatments and other problems arising from the injuries.