brownman15
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But did you go to your doctor first or theirs?
theirs but you can go to yours first. Contract says seek immediate medical treatment. if your doctor is closer or company dr closed then you go to yours.
But did you go to your doctor first or theirs?
Dammit, I knew I was forgetting something.But the real question is...
DID YOU HAVE YOUR FEET SHOULDER WIDTH APART WITH ON FOOT SLIGHTLY INFRONT OF THE OTHER...?
Well, after working tonight I am seriously considering getting a lawyer. From the moment this happened I only wanted it to be over quickly and with no tension between mgmt and myself. I read the union contract on Monday and learned I was entitled to a copy of my injury report within 48 hrs of requesting it. I requested it Mon night when I got to work and the safety mgr said he would have it for me Tues night. I talked to him tonight (tues) and he said I can look at it but he doesn't have to give me a copy. I told him what I read in the contract and - get this - He says," Tell whoever is telling you these things that it's against company policy to give that out." I said," No one needs to "tell" me anything. I have two eyes and have reading comprehension skills. He says he's not giving it to me and that I need to find a Union Steward. I was also informed I would not be getting paid for the vacation time I used during the first week of my injury. I WAS a company man and somewhat skeptical of what the union would do for me. I am now well aware of how important the union is and I will be doing all I can to let all the new hires know what is really "up" with UPS management.
Thanks for letting me get that off my shoulder. Get it? SHOULDER.
I'm glad I can still joke. We'll see how silly I am in a week or so.
Again, get a lawyer and your problems will diminish greatly. Sad, but true, UPS sometimes only respond to might, rather than the lowly worker. Get a steward who knows what they are talking about or a driver who does. You shouldn't be working if you are injured. I can tell you are young and fresh at UPS because seasoned veterans at UPS wouldn't be going through this. This is a rookie mistake that most of us all go through. Believe me when I say if this ever happens to you again, you will do things a whole lot different. Good luck and either ortho up or lawyer up.
Contact your Union BA... Explain all that has happened and what you want/expect to happen...
As far as you getting a copy of the injury repot... I am not sure and would have to read up on that, do you have the article number?
I know you are entitled to review EVERYTHING in your employee records and entitled to a copy of everything. BUT YOU MUST PAY FOR THE COPIES...
If they are violating the agreemnet file a grievance...
Don't waste your vacation time on this injury... THAT IS WORKMANS COMP...
You were injured and UPS made you continue to work while injured INSTEAD OF DOING AN INJURY REPORT... They were more concerned with packages per hour instead of taking you off the belt to get proper treatment of your injury.
I am now involved with my steward who, by the way, is one of the coolest guys I've met at UPS. I feel like part of a burden has been lifted, like I finally have someone on my side. I have read the entire Master Contract. Cover to cover.
ARTICLE 14. Compensation Claims
When an injury is reported the reference number will be given to the employee and WHEN REQUESTED, A COPY OF THE INJURY REPORT WILL BE FURNISHED TO THE EMPLOYEE WITHIN (2) TWO WORKING DAYS OF SUCH REQUEST. A COPY OF THE INJURY REPORT WILL ALSO BE FURNISHED TO THE LOCAL UNION IF REQUESTED BY A LOCAL UNION OFFICIAL.
I requested the report Monday night and tonight, Wednesday it still wasn't provided. I printed out Article 14 and brought it to the safety manager.
His exact words were," I still can't give it to you because like the Bible, this contract is open to interpretation" He then says he interprets article 14 in a different way. I later learned his District Safety Sup told him not to give it to me. I'm now ready to fight them in every way needed.
So whats the first thing you should do if you think/know you have an injury? If you know it's a temp injury who should you tell?
My back feels like a T-bone steak, I don't know if it's because I never call in and haven't had any days off in 16 months to rest; other then weekends/holidays because I cant afford it.
All injuries no matter how small must be reported...
Does your back feel better by Sunday night?
Have you thought about seeing a doctor?
Are you using proper methods when lifting?
Are you over 35
Does your back feel better by Sunday night?
Yes, but I have a problem. Upper left back next to armpit (shoulderblade) seems to have a numbing since the last 2 months or so. I can't spare $30 for a co-pay at the doctors at the moment and I figure it's nerve damage and cant be fixed.
I think it's the drop frames that did it to me. After doing a bunch of them over weeks it started to appear. And usually starts to pain when I'm in them. I also always unload from the right side of the trailer so I assume all the turning and bending to the left had a toll.
Of course, if it is a worker's comp claim, you pay nothing. And more than likely, they would try to put you on light duty until you "feel" better. Your call. Have you told people about your back? They don't want the comp claim and might put you somewhere until you feel better. Keep us posted.