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ammowoman · 03-14-2011, 09:15 PM

The job my husbands employer created for him isn't going to work. They said he would be able to do the job sitting down. He's standing most the time to do the job right. The concrete floors he has to stand and walk on ar killing his pelvis. He worked the job one day.His employer already told him if he can't do this job they would have to let him go. What should he do at this point? Tell them the concrete floor kills his pelvis? Call dr to see if he can get a restiction for the concrete so they have to provide a standing mat at least? They all know he basicly is disabled from his accident. I am so frustrated at this point. It is obvious he can't work any longer. Its all about money right now. WC don't want to pay so they have employer make a job. Employer paying him for 6 months and now don't want to. Meanwhile he's suffering so he brings in a check.

Any advise? Have him work as long as he can? Let his employer and WC know now that the job and floor kill his pelvis so no surprised later? He's done all everyone has asked of him. He just can't do it.

jayne · 03-14-2011, 11:32 PM

if the pain is so bad have an ambulance called to take him to the ER.....it will get their attention....there is no darn reason to put him thru hell....maybe his Dr will admin him and get his pain under control once again

bronco54501 · 03-14-2011, 11:52 PM

ammowoman, forgive me for my memory is short, do you have an attorney...?? If so have your hubby and you talk with him and discuss options.. As jayne said a ambulance will get thier attention, I do know first hand on the pelvis pain and hard surfaces kick my butt... Very soft but supporting boots/shoes and a good orthodic is the key, but not the cure.. If your husband is like I was, he will try anything to keep working, but unfortunately there has to be a decision made.. Do I want to keep working with the pain...? He has to think about his quality of life, and what will it be later down the road....

In my oppinion, what I would do is call my dr and get an appointment and discuss the pain he is having to deal with. He may just pull him from work or he may re-write restrictions that will ease his pain. And if work says no well so be it, it should restart his ttd .

1171 · 03-15-2011, 01:59 AM

the only one who can control the situation is his doctor.
the doctor should review the restrictions and make corrections if necessary.
your husband should stick to them.
while pain can be uncomfortable if it not harming him and his recovery is continuing then there may be few alternatives then to work thru it.
only his doctor can make those determinations.
not all pain is bad.

ammowoman · 03-15-2011, 02:19 AM

Thanks for the quick replies...

My husband would never go by ambulance if he was in pain. He just takes his meds... don't even get me started on that. Lol. He knows if he loses this job, NO ONE would ever hire him on the amount of meds it takes just to function daily.

Bronco he did retain a attorney. He hasn't done anything or made his presence known as of yet. He didn't want the insurance carrier to mess with his checks while things were going somewhat smooth. He did place a call last week to him when he was scheduled for the FCE test to let him know. His next dr appt isn't till next month. He won't make it till then unless something changes. I'll tell him to call the dr and get in to discuss the concrete floors bothering him. I can't see him allowing more than the 12 hydrocodone a day he's on already.

Should my husband get a copy of the FCE? He's no longer in PT so does that mean they don't see him improving from this point and why he received the ultimatum at work?

ammowoman · 03-16-2011, 01:38 PM

Sorry to be such a pest....

My husband just text to let me know his work took him off the job they created for him with their reason being his meds he's on and had him sweeping.... far worse on him. Shortly after I received another text saying he was written up for safety violations.... no gloves and hair not pulled back. They are doing all they can to get rid of him. Does he have options? This is unbelievable.

bronco54501 · 03-16-2011, 03:48 PM

(03-16-2011 01:38 PM)ammowoman Wrote: Sorry to be such a pest....

My husband just text to let me know his work took him off the job they created for him with their reason being his meds he's on and had him sweeping.... far worse on him. Shortly after I received another text saying he was written up for safety violations.... no gloves and hair not pulled back. They are doing all they can to get rid of him. Does he have options? This is unbelievable.

He needs to stop doing what he is doing and go to the er, all he has to do is tell his boss/ hr department the pain is unbarable and needs to see a dr.... They are going to get rid of him, they just showed the true signs... Act fast, and get doccumentation and call attorney about them changing his job duties and being written up.

Manley2 · 03-16-2011, 04:23 PM

He does need to stop doing that and take care of himself. If he hurts himself more that just more pain he is going to have to deal with.

jayne · 03-16-2011, 08:02 PM

yep they are laying the groundwork to fire him...get him to a DR quick

ammowoman · 03-23-2011, 04:13 AM

Sorry I haven't been on but wanted to give a quick update.

I guess a guy cut himself on a grinder that day and needed stitches. He was written up as well. No one had told my husband he needed to have gloves on. His hair is normally always pulled back but this day he was running late so it wasn't. When the supervisor told him he needed gloves on and to pull his hair back he did so and let him know it was a verbal warning. He came back 10 min later and said he was told he had to write him up. They have asked about steal toed boots. He told them he had a pair and they were cut off him along with the rest of his clothes the day he got hurt. They then said that since he only had a 20 lb weight limit he wouldn't need them. Boots he cant wear yet on his ankle but I am taking him out this weekend and seeing if we can find some shoes that will work.

I agree with them requiring the safety equipment 100%. I work at a ammunition plant and it is very strict but we are also given procedures we sign off on stating our job duties. He was told nothing. I also don't agree with someone on his meds running any power tools either. Another issue I will address with his dr on his appt next month.