I recently hurt my foot at work. It was this past Saturday and it wasn't anything specific that I can think of but is was sore throughout the day (I work am shift). By that night it swelled up despite my soaking it in epsom salts and putting my feet up. I called in sick for Sunday and called on Monday to make an incidence report with the ADON. She told me that I had to have filed a report on Saturday. I explained that it wasn't a sudden injury, it gradually got worse. I mean I usually have sore feet when I leave work but this time was different because it swelled. It still doesn't feel right. She basically said I just need to wear support hose and it was too late to file a report. Does anyone have any advice? I don't trust the management at my job, there are alot of people out on medical leave right now and I think they just don't want another claim. Thanx in advance for any advice!

Another go to human resources to file.

LOL!!! Thanx for the advice you guys, I will push this issue ASAP even if I have to go up the chain of command.

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