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I usually try not to ask for prayers for myself, but I'm truly scared right now. I'm 24 and I work a part time job at FedEx. Tonight while at work I fell about 20 feet off a ladder onto concrete. I know God was watching out for me because I landed on my feet and missed all the equipment at the base. I also didn't hit my head. I did manage to twist my ankle pretty bad and I did something to my back. The pain is excruciating. More than that I'm worried about permanent problems. I saw trainers and they think its all muscle related, but still thinking about going to the hospital. Please keep me in your prayers
Thanks,
Allan

Did you report the accident to your supervisor? If not, do so at the very first opportunity. Then see a doctor as soon as you can. Since this is work related everything should be covered under workmans comp.

Very important -- actually critical -- to get this accident on record ASAP with Fedex. If you have no strong preference on where to seek medical attention, ask your supervisor if there is a place that Fedex prefers. For example, we send people to Concentra for workplace injuries unless it would be so serious that they are going to a hospital ER by ambulance.

Prompt reporting documenting the injury within 24 hours of injury is the best way to make sure your claim is not denied. For example, what if you wake up tomorrow stiff and sore, and then it gets progressively worse. If you finally see a doctor 4-5 days from now, you have opened yourself up for questioning as to whether this injury even happened at work or not. For example, an accusation could be maybe you went bowling this weekend and hurt yourself there and not in the workplace. You said your back is sore, and if there is something there that ends up requiring longer term treatment or physical therapy you want to make sure that the Workers Comp policy is picking up the tab. Also, you should be paid for any time missed.

If you have any witnesses to the fall, make sure you note them in your first report of injury.

You are 24 and are in reasonably good shape. If you are hurting, your body is telling you to get some help. Do not attempt to "shake" this off. Get to a doctor. Report the accident. Injuries have a bad habit of coming back to haunt if not properly taken care of.

Even at 110lbs ( like myself), you can't fall 20ft without injuring your back. Since it is 4 hours after the accident I hope the op is already in the ER. If not , go now

Prayers for ajwakeboarder.

Jumping Frog wrote:Very important -- actually critical -- to get this accident on record ASAP with Fedex. If you have no strong preference on where to seek medical attention, ask your supervisor if there is a place that Fedex prefers. For example, we send people to Concentra for workplace injuries unless it would be so serious that they are going to a hospital ER by ambulance.

Prompt reporting documenting the injury within 24 hours of injury is the best way to make sure your claim is not denied. For example, what if you wake up tomorrow stiff and sore, and then it gets progressively worse. If you finally see a doctor 4-5 days from now, you have opened yourself up for questioning as to whether this injury even happened at work or not. For example, an accusation could be maybe you went bowling this weekend and hurt yourself there and not in the workplace. You said your back is sore, and if there is something there that ends up requiring longer term treatment or physical therapy you want to make sure that the Workers Comp policy is picking up the tab. Also, you should be paid for any time missed.

If you have any witnesses to the fall, make sure you note them in your first report of injury.

etc

May companies have a policy that may lead to dismissal if an accident is not reported in a timely manner.

Thanks y'all. My boss had to fill out a report on the accident. I'm in the ER now. I fractured at least one verdabre. I'd appreciate your continued prayers.

Prayers added.

The worst thing about on the job injuries is dealing with workmen's comp.

Get better soon.

Anygunanywhere

ajwakeboarder wrote:Thanks y'all. My boss had to fill out a report on the accident. I'm in the ER now. I fractured at least one verdabre. I'd appreciate your continued prayers.

Hopefully, you'll recover quickly. I was about your age the first time I hurt my back. I'll lift you up in prayer, but be aware that from here on in, even if you live without pain, you'll have to be more protective of your back in order to guard against re-injuring it.

God, You are the Great Physician. I ask you in Jesus's name to fully heal AJ's back, and to guide the minds and hands of his doctors.

The Annoyed Man wrote:

ajwakeboarder wrote:Thanks y'all. My boss had to fill out a report on the accident. I'm in the ER now. I fractured at least one verdabre. I'd appreciate your continued prayers.

Hopefully, you'll recover quickly. I was about your age the first time I hurt my back. I'll lift you up in prayer, but be aware that from here on in, even if you live without pain, you'll have to be more protective of your back in order to guard against re-injuring it.

God, You are the Great Physician. I ask you in Jesus's name to fully heal AJ's back, and to guide the minds and hands of his doctors.

amen,

follow through with whatever they tell you to do as far as healing. Don't rush anything. I'm not going to get into "back pain for life" stories. I'm sure you've already heard enough. Just do what they tell you to do and do it thoroughly. But don't over-do the meds!

Allan, you are on the Cotton's prayer list.

Chas.

Prayers up, hope you get better. Keep us updated.

Praying for a good diagnosis, treatment plan and fast recovery.

Sending prayers!

Thank you AJ for going to the hospital and filing a report. And thank you Father for guiding AJ's fall so that he landed sunny-side up instead of on his noggin 'lest we be mourning his untimely demise. Also, Father, although Your plans are ofttimes confoundedly difficult for us to comprehend, we know You have AJ in Your Eyes and in Your Heart and that You will continue to guide him down his path and that You will direct his healing.