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Subject:Injury on the jobb From:Robert Maxey <Bob_Maxey -at- MTN -dot- 3COM -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 12 Feb 1999 13:32:29 -0700
>>> How would you handle say a broken finger or wrist (from a personal
> activity) on the job? Have any of you experienced this? What are some
> of ways (on the job) we could deal with this?
I would, or will assume that the company has a procedure for dealing with
an injury. Ask your safety officer or ask the company insurance carrier. If
you get a run around, drop in a few lines like "Ouch.. I can't See", "I
thought I would ask my Lawyer..."