Healthcare worker who reaches to grab a falling patient wins lumbar steroid injection and work hardening, but nothing for neck pain first reported 3 months later

by Admin 24. September 2011 19:21

11 IWCC 755

Award: Employer to pay for lumbar steroid injection and work hardening, but nothing for neck pain first reported 3 months later

Accident: P works at a healthcare facility and reached to grab a patient to prevent him from falling down.  He felt a pop in his lower back.

  Injury: Exacerbation of underlying degenerative arthritis and degenerative disc disease

Restrictions: Light duty

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19(b) Benefits Awarded