Question: - Jim, a tool and dye worker. - 58 years - Worked at the company for the last ten years. - General office area and
- Jim, a tool and dye worker. - 58 years - Worked at the company for the last ten years. - General office area and plant Jim was working at the machine when he turned around to pick up material to feed the machine and fell backward onto the floor. A worker nearby at the next machine came to his assistance. Jim complained about extreme pain in his back and was unable to walk. Taken by ambulance to the hospital emergency department, provided with medication, and was released. The doctor prescribed pain medication and bed rest until the pain subsided. The company rep contacted Jim the next day and completed WSIB documents with instructions to inform the company regarding his return to work. The doctor's note prescribed no lifting, excessive bending, and standing. WSIB denied Jim's claim as per information from the company that the injury did not occur at work. There was no evidence that the injury occurred at work. The company knew that Jim had suffered a back injury during a golf game on the weekend. Meetings with the WSIB claims adjudicator, Jim, and the company to get Jim back to work were unsuccessful. Jim was terminated from his position as the company could not accommodate his restrictions. Questions: Let's say that Jim was not fired and needed modified work; what would an RTW plan be for Jim? How would you go about doing the RTW
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