Basically. My ankle is fucked because of my job, I’ve many titles within the facility.
This specific one, will require me to walk. 10+ miles a day on totally uneven terrain. Landing my on feet on these different terrains at different elevations
Long story short. I hurt my ankle there. Didn’t file a workers comp. Went to the doctor. Took 5 days off per doctor. As soon as I went back I was put to the same task. Resulting in another 5 days off for recovery.
Doctors got so fed up the second time I got a note from an MD saying “limit body mechanics of left ankle, no extended walking for for extended periods of time “
No expiration date
Ever since, I’ve had problems with this ankle.
I never wanted to file workers comp, and they honored it for about 2-3 months. Now I’m put back into the same position.
Am I in the right to file for workers comp now? Is it illegal for them to go against my doctors orders? Where do I stand, legally. In this position?