8/21 I hurt my back on the job site doing IT work hanging a server rack, was under staffed and under equipped for the job, but was told to complete it that day anyway. Back didn’t hurt until I attempted gym and couldn’t bench press because laying on the bench hurt. Next day back is stiff but go into work and start working back is getting progressively worse throughout the day tell boss and coworker (who where suppose to be there yesterday) that I tweaked it yesterday hanging that rack. Haven’t been to work since, because driving hurts. Started Physical therapy on 9/5 they think it’s a torn deep back muscle, but I also have some nerve issues. Boss and VP of company kept getting me to attempt to come to the office to “sign paperwork” since 9/4. I asked if we could meet closer to my house since it’s a 30 min drive and so far my max distance is about 10 min and it can get excruciating. VP said he would ask my boss, and my boss said the VP really wanted it at the office, when I said I couldn’t make it to the office due to back pain. He told me not to worry about it he will be at my house tomorrow morning to get the company car and cell phone. When asked if I was fired the response was, “The company has expectations and I was given specific instructions on this issue. I am following those steps” what do I do about income, insurance, paying these medical bills, honestly any pointers will be greatly appreciated. I’m going to go to bed the pain meds are kicking in I’ll check in the morning.
Thanks in advance.
Edit: USA/Louisiana
Submitted September 06, 2018 at 02:18AM by mathisid https://ift.tt/2wO24l5
