Can you be fired for bending a mudflap?

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  1. Philglo2354

    Philglo2354 Bobtail Member

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    I was on my first run and had to turn around and backed into a yellow concrete poll. It bent the mud flap behind the drive tire.I didnt report it to the company yet. Could I be fired for this? And have you ever hit anything?
     
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    Live and learn. Don't tattle on yourself over something so minor
     
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    Fired from a maga ....yes. Would I tell ? Probably not
     
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    I did that a while back and no report was made. At my next service it was replaced without a word being said.
    Yes, I work for a mega.
     
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    Maybe you can bend it back.
     
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    Ya, just hit the pole in the opposite direction, should do it.
     
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    I tried bending it back but it had yellow paint on it so it still looks messed up.
     
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    You could try to wipe it with laquer thinner and a rag. Walmart sells them or probably any auto parts store.

    Wipe gently so you don't remove the original paint, if you try to do this.
     
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    First day. Note it on pre trip report.
     
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    What's wrong with owning up to what you have done?
     
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