Got hurt, what do I do, team mate was driving.

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  1. Chi Town Steers

    Chi Town Steers Medium Load Member

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    I was in the sleeper on the top bunk. The truck was moving and hit bumps. I was secured properly with a safety net. It didn’t help at all. My head was cut on the edge of the window rim. Looks like I need stitches.
     

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  3. Puppage

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  4. Ridgeline

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    Why are there two images?
     
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    austinmike Road Train Member

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    That's why you don't sleep in the top bunk if the truck is moving.
     
  6. Chi Town Steers

    Chi Town Steers Medium Load Member

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    I had to shave my head after the injury
     
  7. Chi Town Steers

    Chi Town Steers Medium Load Member

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    Thanks for the information, would have been much more useful an hour ago
     
  8. Jamie01

    Jamie01 Light Load Member

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    Worker's comp. First thing they'll ask you before sewing you up is did it happen at work.
     
  9. Concorde

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    Go to a hospital and get it stitched up and then head home for a couple weeks…Comp will pay.

    When you go back to work ask for a mentor/ trainer with a little common sense. No trainer with even half a brain would have allowed you on the top bunk.
     
  10. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    OP's company will likely suggest steri strips and super glue
     
  11. roundhouse

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    IMG_3893.png IMG_3894.png The new butterfly bandages that have the built in zip ties are perfect for this type of thing
    Every pharmacy or drug store , wal mart etc should have them

    saves a trip to the urgent care

    if you call your company this is what they will want you to do instead of seeking offsite medical care

    seeking offsite medical care triggers a osha recordable accident which the company will not want
     
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