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Subscriber only A Gladstone region tradesman is suing an engineering firm for more than $880,000, claiming the constant use of a jackhammer has left him with hand/arm vibration syndrome. In a statement lodged with Rockhampton Supreme Court this month, Bron Goodluck claims Monadelphous Engineering was negligent in its workplace practices. Mr Goodluck of Glen Eden is suing for $884,459 for personal injuries that include past and future medical treatment, lost earnings and pain and suffering. Court documents served on Monadelphous Engineering state Mr Goodluck was employed as a carpenter from June 2016 to August 2017. Mr Goodluck claims during his employment he was required to use jackhammers to separate broken concrete from its metal reinforcing framework.