Posted by Rick on 11/10/07

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I was lifting a tot of automotive parts from a shoulder
high rack, they slipped and I caught them but during this
action I felt a sharp sting or stabbing sensation in my
abdomin, reported it, filed paper work out, Production
Manager had to do his normal, you did this wrong thing.
Front office safety/workers comp officer did his spill
about we don't need another workers comp..... I wanted to
see my doctor with the normal spill we won't pay, we don't
accomodate personal physician restrictions... ya da da. I
didn't want the hassle ant didn't really think much could
be wrong. Went to my Doctors office when I could get an
appointment, but could not get in to see Dr. had to see
nurse practioner, she said was pulled muscle... but not
really full exam. Prescribed muscle relaxer, continued
pain but thought that was normal, noticed a little
swelling, went back in 1 month, saw her again and
explained pain would come back with work activites. She
said it would take several weeks. I waited again. Pain
would return and increase with various activities made
another appointment 6-8 weeks later at urging of
Chiroprator, the decided to cancel and go to a different
Dr. Immediate diagnosis was hernia and he said in my
condition and the severity of the injury I needed
immediate attention, that it could be life theatening, he
will begin the referral to a specialist asap. My personal
Health Insurance will most likely deny saying it is
worker's comp responsibility and vice-versa. I will be
returning to work Sunday evening but have no more time off
(vacation) and any more time I take will be counted
against me. Monday will be the first opportunity to
report this (it is Saturday) Should I report or wait til I
have a lawyer because they will immediately deny
liability. Even with some sort of Workers Comp income I
loose because I work 2 other jobs both of which I could
loose. Need advice fast. This is all in Kentucky. Thank
you.

WHAT NOW! KY. 1st diagnose wrong - 2nd work related hernia , 11/10/07, by Rick.

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