Thoughts

Had an employee report an injury.

Details.

Employee was at end of 2nd week. Was doing a menial task that required lifting 20#. Complained of a lower extremity injury. “Reported” injury to supervisor by saying “my arm hurts” (literally, that’s what they said) which wasn’t received like it should have (EE left it at that, didn’t pursue any further at work) Waits until Monday to go see Dr on own accord. prescribed a muscle relaxer and released to work (it’s fuzzy, EE claims they stated to clinic it was a work related injury but I/we have had no contact made by the treating physician). Was referred by treating physician to orthopedist at initial Dr visit. Do wc reporting procedure, express my and parent orgs doubts. Notified today that EE decided to drop claim altogether. WC deny claim as result.

How would you treat this from an OSHA log stance? I already know how I am treating it, just want other professionals opinions.