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Can a mine worker get disability if he can't work underground?

Q: A mine worker suffering from PTSD due to a mine accident due to carelessness of employer, was fired by the employer because of inability to work underground. Can he get disability pension?

--Roy

Attorney Cliff Horwitz:

He certainly has a WC case. As to whether he has a disability pension would be based on the reading of the contract he has with his employer. If he is a unions member, then he will need to read the collective bargaining agreement or contact his business agent.