Broken big toe

Verstappen89

I’ve unfortunately suffered injuries at work to my right toe, it was an open wound fracture and I was in hospital for 2 days before discharging me. Why though has the hospital Doctor only given me a 2 week sick note when the physio told me it would take 6 weeks for it to mend...

Floss

Probably thinks you should see your GP if you don't feel able to work after 2 weeks.

I presume it has been appropriately recorded in the accident book?

MalMonroe

As Floss says, your accident should have been appropriately recorded at work-  and you can always go to your GP again in two weeks' time if you need another note. Your GP would also be able to keep an eye on your injury at the same time. 

Verstappen89

Well I’m a Warehouse Operative, so surely common sense should prevail here. Yeah Riddor will be involved as it was a crush injury.

Floss

Actually RIDDOR doesn't apply to fractured toes but it does need to be recorded in your employers accident book.

If you are unable to work after 2 weeks then contact your GP for an extension to your current fit note.

theoretica

Floss said:

Actually RIDDOR doesn't apply to fractured toes but it does need to be recorded in your employers accident book.

If you are unable to work after 2 weeks then contact your GP for an extension to your current fit note.

RIDDOR won't apply in the specified injuries category, but if the OP is unable to work for more than 7 days that clause will apply.

Verstappen89

Well I’ve just gone back to work. However I’ve been asked a few questions in an ‘ongoing investigation’ they are basically saying the only way I’ve hit the post is approaching the bend to quick. They have checked the CCTV but they said it doesn’t look like you were going fast but neither slow either. Also my foot they said came out the truck which was why it crushed against the pillar. The accelerator pedal on the truck is about 2/3 inches from edge and in hindsight I should have lifted my leg up and not moved my foot left..

When I was in the office waiting to go the hospital, condensation was apparently further up the corridor as staff including a senior manager checked this and said there was but it was light.. maybe that got on the wheels.

Pollycat

I'm confused.

Are you asking for advice on an injury at work incident?

If you are, it might be better posted on this board:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/categories/employment-jobseeking-training

Verstappen89

Aye just want people’s views on why they are still investigating it when I’m back in work now. Can this thread be moved then?

theoretica

Any injury should be followed by an investigation -how else will they know if there is anything that can be done to stop a repeat?  And an investigation may be easier when you are around than when you were off, if they have questions for you and to keep you informed.

Pollycat

If you have had an accident in the workplace, your employer will want to be sure that the accident wasn't as a result of a failure of their H&S processes. And cover themselves in case of a claim. Have you mentioned a potential claim against them?

This bit doesn't make much sense to me:

Verstappen89 said:

they are basically saying the only way I’ve hit the post is approaching the bend to quick. They have checked the CCTV but they said it doesn’t look like you were going fast but neither slow either.

You were either going at an an acceptable speed or you weren't.

Verstappen89 said:

in hindsight I should have lifted my leg up and not moved my foot left..

Whose hindsight? Yours or theirs?