First, take care of yourself. As soon as possible, report your injury to your boss and seek health care. If possible, help your boss investigate the incident so that measures can be taken to prevent a similar incident from happening again.

If you need to miss time from work, follow the advice of your doctor and health professionals. And get back to work as soon as you're able. Stay focused on what you CAN do, not what you can't. Don't let an injury take over your whole life. Studies show your workplace is often the best place to get back your health.