§ 9-504. Hernia

MD Lab & Emp Code § 9-504 (2019) (N/A)
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Except as otherwise provided, an employer shall provide compensation in accordance with this title to a covered employee for a hernia caused by an accidental personal injury or by a strain arising out of and in the course of employment if:

(1)    the covered employee provides definite proof that satisfies the Commission that:

(i)    the hernia did not exist before the accidental personal injury or strain occurred; or

(ii)    as a result of the accidental personal injury or strain, a preexisting hernia has become so aggravated, incarcerated, or strangulated that an immediate operation is needed; and

(2)    notwithstanding any other provision of this title about notice, the accidental personal injury or strain was reported to the employer within 30 days after its occurrence.