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Question:  A small subcontracting company of three employees is painting on a job site. One painter falls from a ladder while painting and breaks his wrist as evidence by urgent care x-ray. Is it recordable?

Question:  An employee trips and falls at work. On the way down, his knee twists awkwardly, and he is in pain. He is seen by a doctor at an urgent care that diagnoses the employee with a mild knee sprain. The doctor goes on to prescribe over-the-counter ibuprofen, applies a knee brace with metal stays for immobilization, and returns the employee to work. Is it recordable?

Updated: Oct 19, 2022

Question:  An employee dislocates a finger while working on the job. The onsite nurse puts the finger back in place and accompanies the employee to the occupational health clinic for x-rays. The x-ray reveals there is no fracture in the bone. The doctor prescribes over-the-counter ibuprofen and has the nurse tape the finger for the employee. Is it recordable?

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