Works injury

thecad1969

hi, I injured my arm in the canteen at work.
basically I put my hand on a chair to take my weight whilst sitting down and the chair was broken, and I over straightened and twisted my arm. this happened 4 weeks ago, and my arm as been getting worse. and now after visiting my doctor and xrays they say there was ligament damage that occurred at initial injury, and im now in a sling and been given a sick note.. where do I stand with it being a accident at work?? all details were reported and logged in appropriate accident books etc


thank you

Browntoa

Any witnesses ?

Had the chair already been reported as faulty ?

thecad1969

Hi yes I had a witness and no the chair wasn't reported broken.. in fact the management instantly audited the 2 canteens and found 9 unfit chairs!