Posted By s_jesu Hi, One of our rigger had an injury in his right hand middle finger while demolising a mobile crane counter weight. He was provided first aid and latter send to hospital. There were no fracture but underwent 3 stitches in his finger. Further the doctor adviced for a 5 days sick leave. Whether this case to be considered as LTI or a First aid case. Whether I can deploy this workmen in my project for some other light duty job. jesu@topaz

Posted By Jay Joshi Some of the terminology used, for example whether it is "first-aid, medical treatment, restricted work or lost time" depends upon the system you use for statutory(external) and internal reporting of the accdents. if using the OSHA one, details are at:- http://www.osha.gov/pls/...vel=1&p_part_number=1904 In any case, the decision on the nature of work the injured peron may undertake will depend upon the medical advice and your own risk assessment.