Worker wins appeal for compensation for gradual onset back injury

Worker didn’t initially report back injury and took time to heal, but pain didn’t improve and was linked to heavy lifting in job

An Ontario worker who wasn’t able to fully perform her physical job duties and required physiotherapy after the onset of back pain at work is entitled to benefits for disablement from a gradual onset back strain, the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal has ruled.

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