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What is my employer trying to pull?
On 2/13/2014 I reported a gas leak in one room where I work. It was supposedly checked and they couldn't find any leak. The next day I was working in there and was overcome by the fumes. I was taken to the ER, and second shift was cancelled by order of the gas company. Other workers were told that it wasn't because of what happened to me. The incident is not counted in the "days since last accident" report every day. The HR woman and the meat puppet in charge of safety both told me while I was still in the hospital that the leak had been found. Why is upper management basically ignoring the whole deal? I can't sue them, can I? Are they just afraid of being reported to OSHA again?
I forgot to add - I did get workman's comp. The company has a history, though of ignoring safety issues that are brought to their attention until someone gets sick or injured. But why hide this? They'd look better if they said "We got that leak fixed because your health is important!" (Even if it's not true.)
I forgot to add - I did get workman's comp. The company has a history, though of ignoring safety issues that are brought to their attention until someone gets sick or injured. But why hide this? They'd look better if they said "We got that leak fixed because your health is important!" (Even if it's not true.)
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- Jay PLv 77 years agoFavorite Answer
There are a number of reasons to not report an accident. However, none of them are your concern. In this case, you are entitled to damages, but it is more than likely covered under workmen's compensation. File a claim for your medical bills and lost time.
- 7 years ago
When someone dies on a job that has been notified as hazard the company usually goes broke.