Injured on the Job, Left With the Bills

Carpenter Says Workplace Injury Led to Medical Debt, Job Loss and a Fight to Understand His Rights

A construction worker describes suffering a serious hand injury while working for Modern Building on an elementary school project in Chico, California. 

In the video, he recounts how he was rushed back to work after emergency treatment, only to later face thousands of dollars in medical bills that he says were never covered by the company. He also alleges he was terminated shortly after returning from the injury, despite ongoing work at the site. The worker, a father of two, reflects on the lack of health coverage, fear of retaliation, and the challenges many workers face when they are unaware of their rights and benefits.