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b. %ationale for your decision& #or"er$s compensation usually does not cover independent contractors. c. #f covered, identify the appropriate injury category& %njuries not covered 4. %ich works for Home 5olutions ,!perts as a carpet installer. The company actively promotes workplace safety and provides ergonomic equipment to all employees. %ich has had ongoing pain in his knees, and it is progressively worsening. fter an e!amination, his physician determined he was suffering from bursitis, commonly known as 6carpet layer$s knee.7 This required an arthroscopic knee aspiration, a minimum of three weeks off work, and physical therapy. a. #s this injury covered under workers$ compensation* Yes. b. %ationale for your decision& &ich developed the condition while performing wor" duties; constantly bending down on his hands and "nees to lay carpet. c. #f covered, identify the appropriate injury category& %njury with temporary disability. 2. 8onnie works as a transportation security officer for the )ffice of Homeland 5ecurity. 9uring the course of a routine airport baggage screening, a passenger became agitated and shoved 8onnie, causing her to stumble backwards over a pile of luggage. s a direct result, 8onnie e!perienced severe back pain, which her physician diagnosed as a strained muscle. He ordered her to remain off work for at least one week and on light duty for three weeks after. a. #s this injury covered under workers$ compensation* Yes b. %ationale for your decision& he injury occurred while on the job c. #f covered, identify the appropriate injury category& %njury without disability
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