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krissysent
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from ohio.i fell 10-12 ft off of a press at work to concrete.i was on top of the press changing a mold. i only had about 6" of space to stand and i had an impact gun in my hand. the top of the press is dirty with resin, iol, grease, you name it.i fell landing on my head, shoulder and elbow.i was off of work for a month due to injuries to my elbow. i have returned to work now for 2 m0s. but i am having seriuos pain in my shoulder.it wakes me from my sleep in tremendous painand i am unable to move my arm and i cannot fell my fingers iwent to my doctor and we discovered no x-rays were taken even though there was obviuos bruising and swelling. my doctor seems to think i have nerve damage and until further testing he won't know if it is long term or not.i was told osha laws require anyone who is 4ft or more off the ground is required to wear a harness and the er doctor i saw after the fall gave me a verry lengthy speech on how critical it is to fall such a distance.since i have fallen no other precautions have been made.I am afraid of saying anything because i am female and it took me 7 years to get to were i am at now and i have heard remarks from the guys stating becuase of me they may have to wear harnesses. what i want ot know is, what type of damages can i recieve if it is nerve damage and would it be worth my time to take them to court? and am i correct on the osha law? it is the employers responsibility to make sure you are working in safe conditions and to supply you with all safety equipment neede right?