Work related injuries

[cvpiftw]

I was working a temp job and got burned on a heating element, got third degree burns on my two fingers and second degree on my hand. They covered my medical bills, but am wondering if they can be held liable as they left a open heating element with no warning . I cant go back to work its bad enough and can only type with one hand.

[W4LTD]

open heating element with no warning


WARNING: heating elements get HOT!

[cvpiftw]

I didnt know what it was is the problem until i laid my hand on it. Apparently they leave heating elements for pots of silicone open and unmarked. Just a flat black surface that i didnt feel heat near. whatever. I guess im just POed i cant work lol.

[W4LTD]

Getting burned is a horrible injury -- I wish you the best for a speedy healing! :beer:

[martyo]

You can not sue your employer, that is what Worker's comp is for.

You may have a claim against a third party who designed, built, maintained, or installed the heating element and related device.

[cvpiftw]

You can not sue your employer, that is what Worker's comp is for.

You may have a claim against a third party who designed, built, maintained, or installed the heating element and related device.
Im not looking to get sue happy, at all. I just found out ill be getting workers comp today.

[Krytin]

You can not sue your employer, that is what Worker's comp is for.

You may have a claim against a third party who designed, built, maintained, or installed the heating element and related device.

If the affected or exposed workers were not properly notified or trained and/or if the eqquipment was not properly labled or guarded it could be an OSHA violation.
These things can be complicated and expensive to litigate (sp?).
See what workers comp provides before escalating the issue.

[UncleLar]

Check your PM's.