I was injured at work today.........

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Any one who has had this happen knows how much it sucks! I'm ok, no broken bones, but very sore and here's why..........
A large tool box (the ones with wheels that you cart around) that was up on a shelf fell on my back from 10-12 feet up. The corner of it landed on my shoulder blade, and it was totally the idiots fault that was helping me get what I needed. He kept knocking into the toolboxes and I warned him! As soon as I turned, BOOM right on my back............ Had to spend half the day in the ER, x-rays came back clean, but my back is bruised and tender
. I am lucky it wasn't something more serious, but it is still such a pain in the ASS!
Now I have to make sure my employer pays the bill.......
 
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Originally Posted by CoolCat

O h n O My friend!...
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Do you will have some days off for recover?...
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I have one day.......which is about all I can't afford as it is.........
Maia is happy though
 
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Originally Posted by cheylink

I have one day.......which is about all I can't afford as it is.........
Maia is happy though
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I bet YES!...
...you´ll going to have a Luxury nurse!...
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Get well soon my friend!
 
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If it's an on the job injury, you should be compensated by your employer. You have rights!

That whole thing sounds so scary. It could have been so much worse.

Take care of yourself!

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It could have hit your head! that could have been a whole other issue!

I hope you feel better and just take it easy for the rest of your time home. I would think even though you only have 1 day you should be allowed more as this happened at work and technically, it is their fault.
 
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Oh my goodness, thats terrible, you really want to claim for compensation. I hope you feel better soon.x
 
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Originally Posted by farleyv

It could have hit your head! that could have been a whole other issue!
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Exactly - I'm glad it didn't hit your face. He better be careful next time. Feel better.
 
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Originally Posted by cheylink

Any one who has had this happen knows how much it sucks! I'm ok, no broken bones, but very sore and here's why..........
A large tool box (the ones with wheels that you cart around) that was up on a shelf fell on my back from 10-12 feet up. The corner of it landed on my shoulder blade, and it was totally the idiots fault that was helping me get what I needed. He kept knocking into the toolboxes and I warned him! As soon as I turned, BOOM right on my back............ Had to spend half the day in the ER, x-rays came back clean, but my back is bruised and tender
. I am lucky it wasn't something more serious, but it is still such a pain in the ASS!
Now I have to make sure my employer pays the bill.......
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I have no idea how your system works, but yes, make sure your employer pays the bill..... I can explain how it works here, but that won't help you a lot.

All I can say is don't let your employer bully you into not claiming it. ( I got that the first incident )

Glad you weren't hurt badly, that really could have done some serious damage
 
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Ouch! I'm glad you weren't seriously injured. It sounds like you could easily have been. I hope you heal up quickly.
 
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You are going to be sore tomorrow!

I concur with the others-its a work related injury you should not have any out of pocket expenses.
 
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Thanks every one for the vibes, I am feeling better just very bruised. I was back to work today and found out they fired/released 10 people yesterday
.... Good day to be out, especially since I wasn't one of them!
 
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