Paul Mahoney

In November 2000 Paul was working as a Process Operator and Engineer at the Recycled Fibre Plant in Kemsley, Kent. He was involved in a machinery incident, which resulted in his left arm being severed above the elbow.

Paul’s story was shown as part of the BBC’s 999 programme as his arm was retrieved and reattached. Whilst Paul has his arm back, with limited use, it does not hold him back. As he is honest and open about that day and the ripple that is continuing to this day.

The incident has also had a profound effect on Paul psychologically and socially, affecting his relationships with his wife, family, work mates and friends. Paul’s story is incredibly raw and powerful, as he talks about getting back on his feet and dealing with a new world, in his own honest way of expressing this fact.