Shoulder pain progressively getting worse

[TeltBender]

I have been loading for several weeks since I was bumped off of tender. Since then, my left shoulder joint has been experiencing more and more pain by the day. I have told supervisors several times and they just keep telling me that it’s because I’m new to loading. I have done “heavy” lifting before and have never experienced this shoulder pain. It becomes literally unbearable if I forget to take a ton of ibuprofen before coming in. What am I meant to do here. I know if I am injured on the job I can get PTO but I am unsure what constitutes as an injury. I don’t want to potential destroy my shoulder waiting for something to pop, but I don’t want to be taking unpaid time off.

 

[Swanson]

I have been loading for several weeks since I was bumped off of tender. Since then, my left shoulder joint has been experiencing more and more pain by the day. I have told supervisors several times and they just keep telling me that it’s because I’m new to loading. I have done “heavy” lifting before and have never experienced this shoulder pain. It becomes literally unbearable if I forget to take a ton of ibuprofen before coming in. What am I meant to do here. I know if I am injured on the job I can get PTO but I am unsure what constitutes as an injury. I don’t want to potential destroy my shoulder waiting for something to pop, but I don’t want to be taking unpaid time off.

Sounds like a workers comp case, go to a chiropractor tell them you hurt your shoulder at work lifting heavy packages

 

[Whither]

I have been loading for several weeks since I was bumped off of tender. Since then, my left shoulder joint has been experiencing more and more pain by the day. I have told supervisors several times and they just keep telling me that it’s because I’m new to loading. I have done “heavy” lifting before and have never experienced this shoulder pain. It becomes literally unbearable if I forget to take a ton of ibuprofen before coming in. What am I meant to do here. I know if I am injured on the job I can get PTO but I am unsure what constitutes as an injury. I don’t want to potential destroy my shoulder waiting for something to pop, but I don’t want to be taking unpaid time off.

Don't listen to the supes, get your stew and explain the situation, file an injury report in the stew's presence and demand to see a doctor. Don't see a doctor on your own, personal insurance doesn't cover work injuries and taking this route may cause you a lot of grief -- work injuries are the company's responsibility. Also ask coworkers and union reps for lawyer recommendations. If the company refuses to let you see a doctor, consult with a lawyer immediately. Work comp laws vary from state to state, the lawyer will be able to inform you of your rights.

 

[Cowboy Mac]

Make sure you are stretching before work and following your 8 keys to lifting and lowering for EVERY package. Make sure you take the time to use your load stand every time to load above your shoulders. If you feel like it’s an injury, don’t wait for it to get worse to report it.

 

[silenze]

Remember you need an exact time and date the injury occurred. Pick a heavy box and immediately tell your supervisor that caused the injury.

 

[Whither]

Remember you need an exact time and date the injury occurred. Pick a heavy box and immediately tell your supervisor that caused the injury.

I've read that here before from other posters, but it's not necessarily true -- regardless of what company mgmt says. In many (perhaps all?) states, repetitive stress injuries are recognized. It's another reason why the @TeltBender should both talk with their union reps and seek legal counsel.

 

[burrheadd]

Sounds like a workers comp case, go to a chiropractor tell them you hurt your shoulder at work lifting heavy packages

Before you do this tell your Supe you are going to the Dr. because you hurt your shoulder at work. At this point it could go a few different ways. He could try and browbeat you into not going to Dr. or he could try and be your best friend or could even ignore you. None of this matters because at some point he has to sit down and fill out the work comp forms. If he tells you any different get a steward involved

 

[rod]

Make copies of ALL paperwork and NEVER give management the original one.

 

[Swanson]

Before you do this tell your Supe you are going to the Dr. because you hurt your shoulder at work. At this point it could go a few different ways. He could try and browbeat you into not going to Dr. or he could try and be your best friend or could even ignore you. None of this matters because at some point he has to sit down and fill out the work comp forms. If he tells you any different get a steward involved

I forgot about that part they will try to talk you out of it, or tell you to lie to your doctor.But that's the only option ups don't give a crap about you and will try to work you into the ground.

 

[MECH-lift]

I have been loading for several weeks since I was bumped off of tender. Since then, my left shoulder joint has been experiencing more and more pain by the day. I have told supervisors several times and they just keep telling me that it’s because I’m new to loading. I have done “heavy” lifting before and have never experienced this shoulder pain. It becomes literally unbearable if I forget to take a ton of ibuprofen before coming in. What am I meant to do here. I know if I am injured on the job I can get PTO but I am unsure what constitutes as an injury. I don’t want to potential destroy my shoulder waiting for something to pop, but I don’t want to be taking unpaid time off.

UPS boxes aren’t heavy , obviously your not a RPCD


YOU WILL NEVER BECOME A RPCD!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Swanson]

Remember you need an exact time and date the injury occurred. Pick a heavy box and immediately tell your supervisor that caused the injury.

That's how it's done

 

[Poop Head]

Just tell them you dont think you can handle it because youre a woman.

 

[olroadbeech]

rotator cuff.

 

[burrheadd]

rotator cuff.

And Dr. Frankie Olroadbeech has spoken
Mark it down no further discussion necessary it’s definitely “rotator cuff.”

 

[Shift Inhibit]

Remember you need an exact time and date the injury occurred. Pick a heavy box and immediately tell your supervisor that caused the injury.

The problem is, she has already mentioned a few times to sups that her shoulder is hurting from loading..

 

[NAHimGOOD]

I have done “heavy” lifting before and have never experienced this shoulder pain.

 

[Whither]

The problem is, she has already mentioned a few times to sups that her shoulder is hurting from loading..

No problem for a good work comp lawyer. If anything, it shows negligence on behalf of the company.

 

[MECH-lift]

FORCED 6 DAYS

LETS THE ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES BEGIN

 

[RMR46]

I have been loading for several weeks since I was bumped off of tender. Since then, my left shoulder joint has been experiencing more and more pain by the day. I have told supervisors several times and they just keep telling me that it’s because I’m new to loading. I have done “heavy” lifting before and have never experienced this shoulder pain. It becomes literally unbearable if I forget to take a ton of ibuprofen before coming in. What am I meant to do here. I know if I am injured on the job I can get PTO but I am unsure what constitutes as an injury. I don’t want to potential destroy my shoulder waiting for something to pop, but I don’t want to be taking unpaid time off.

Join the club . If my shoulder don't hurt there's definitely something wrong

 

[nWo]

Hey kinda on the same topic here. How would you word a grievance if UPS is forcing you to work outside of your power zone. Say a shorter belt splitter that has to fully extend her arms to split the opposite side of the belt.