Q20 - Employee Refuses Medical Care

Question:  An employee suffers a hand laceration on the job and refuses medical evaluation or first aid treatment. Weeks pass by and the employee reports that the wound is now infected and that it requires surgery. The employee still refuses treatment from the company and pays the surgery bill directly out of pocket. The employee will miss four days of work. Is it recordable? ​

Q19 - Smoke Inhalation

Question:  A ventilation system for metal grinding operations catches fire and smoke pushes back into the facility and an employee is exposed to heavy smoke before exiting the building. At the muster point, the employee reports lung irritation, a headache, and begins to vomit. At a clinic, a doctor administers an anti-inflammatory shot to the employee to relieve lung inflammation and irritation. Further, the doctor prescribes over the counter ibuprofen per directions and requires the employee take the rest of his shift off to rest at home. The employee is to return to work the next day. Is it recordable? ​​

Q18 - Self-Inflicted Injury

Question:  An employee commits suicide in the workplace. Is it recordable? ​