A carpenter working on a Chico elementary school project says a serious hand injury on the job left him with thousands of dollars in medical debt, no health coverage, and eventually no job. In this firsthand account, the worker describes returning to work almost immediately after emergency treatment, only to later be fired while the project continued hiring. The video highlights concerns over workplace safety, medical costs, retaliation, and the challenges workers face when they are unaware of their rights.

Three workers have come forward with complaints alleging labor violations by Modern Building. Their cases are currently under review by the State of California.