20ft Ladder Accident

RodeoPrincess1986 · September 03, 2008, 02:44:02 AM

Fell off a 20ft ladder @ work today around 12, landed on my back, didnt feel bad after it happened, got out @ 4:30, got home and my back was killing me, decided to go to urgent care @ 7, got xrays, and found out that I have soft tissue damage and possibly bruising around my ribcage on the right side of my back...And they give me my paperwork that says no lifting below knee or torso, no lifting or carrying objects more than 12 inches away from torso, no twisting torso, sitting work only with leg elevated, no climbing stairs, ladders or poles, no squatting, no kneeling, avoid walking on uneven surfaces, avoid awkward positions which require sustained bending, no driving any vehicles @ work, no driving manual transmission vehicles, use escort to and from work...

"hello, im a machinist!"..."i work in a manufacturing shop and I lift over 800 pounds daily" and they gave me this little note that says "may return to work on 9-3-08"...if i cant do anything, why bother going to work when im still getting paid...

Bigdaddy · September 03, 2008, 02:47:31 AM

sorry to hear, sounds like that hurts...

RodeoPrincess1986 · September 03, 2008, 02:53:08 AM

yea it hurts...it hurts to hug someone...im just hoping i make it thru the night okay

aj20032003 · September 03, 2008, 02:54:38 AM

i had a buddy that fell of a 15 foot ladder and broke both his arm and legs...good 2 hear ur ok ish

Crazymays77 · September 03, 2008, 03:08:00 AM

yeah a few years ago i fell of my parents roof. I was getting down from the roof when i put my weight on the ladder it took off and down i came. I was wrapped up in the ladder and when i hit the ground i was half on my side and half facing the ground. i ended up breaking my right foot and both wrists from trying to keep my head from hitting the ground. it wasnt fun i can tell you that i had to use a wheelchair to go anywhere or i had to hop on one foot. anyway i hope everything is ok and you feel better soon. i know how you feel

free2blaze · September 03, 2008, 03:47:33 AM

I'd say time to get another doctor, if you have that many restrictions the doctor shoulda give you a couple days pass, jmo.

PathWayMan · September 03, 2008, 04:02:42 AM

That sux

GM Jeeper · September 03, 2008, 11:21:33 AM

Damn! That hada hurt.

KORNBREAD · September 03, 2008, 02:14:53 PM

Quote from: free2blaze on September 03, 2008, 03:47:33 AM
I'd say time to get another doctor, if you have that many restrictions the doctor shoulda give you a couple days pass, jmo.

thats what i was thinking. id get a second look just to be safe man. that was a far drop you took.

RodeoPrincess1986 · September 03, 2008, 07:19:13 PM

Quotethats what i was thinking. id get a second look just to be safe man. that was a far drop you took.

Man? What, you guys think woman don't work in shops or somethin? C'mon now...

burl · September 03, 2008, 08:23:12 PM

no

my mom makes military vehicals and she is pretty buff for a 37 yr old

i bet she could lift more than alot of average men...i kno she can

KORNBREAD · September 04, 2008, 04:47:17 AM

ok i didnt know you were a girl. chill. i just seen in your avitar is a pic of a huge truck and a guy next to it.

RodeoPrincess1986 · September 06, 2008, 06:37:23 AM

its okay, ur not the only one that has thought that, non-takin i was jus' messin...but...i went and saw another doctor and found out more info and have meds for it and i do have a few improvements so far...now that i can actually extend my right arm...i should be back to work on tuesday so everythings workin out kinda good i guess

Eroq · September 06, 2008, 03:59:35 PM

nice job.......

gator82 · September 08, 2008, 09:30:02 AM

my dad (biggator64) was doing roof work on the house and fell off and he figured it was going to hurt so before he made it to the ground he waved to my mom as he past the kitchen window. He broke his ribs.

RodeoPrincess1986 · September 09, 2008, 03:56:20 AM

Thanx Eroq, ur just....so nice

Sometimes i just wanna hit you with a sign like the smileys do...

Econo-box from Hell · September 09, 2008, 11:20:56 AM

Fell off ladder @ work = workmans comp.

ballistics-10 · September 09, 2008, 11:30:07 PM

Quote from: Econo-box from Hell on September 09, 2008, 11:20:56 AM
Fell off ladder @ work = workmans comp.

but her dad will prolly give her hard time about getting it and will fight with her about it.. because he is an asshat like that..

KingCracker · September 18, 2008, 05:30:35 AM

I was installing cable once, up about 18-20 feet and the ladder took off down the line. i hung on for dear life and it slid down about 20 feet then stopped and the momentum threw me off the ladder. LUCKILY i landed in a big ass bush that broke my fall. scary ass ride let me tell ya lol

CrazyMudJeep · September 18, 2008, 07:11:34 PM

ouch sorry man