[Update] I'm not authorized to go get water? Alright.
Originally posted in - r/maliciouscompliance by u/FrostDragon57
[Link to Original Post](https://old.reddit.com/r/MaliciousCompliance/comments/14k75se/im_not_authorized_to_go_get_water_alright/) - 27th June 23 [Link to Update](https://old.reddit.com/r/MaliciousCompliance/comments/14lz0yc/update_im_not_allowed_to_get_water_okay/) - 29th June 23
**Original - 27th June** Now before I start here's a bit of context for this situation.
I work in the boat industry as a engine tech and parts painter. I know, quite a broad range right there. Anyway, the company I work for is quite old and the building I work in is even older. The heating system is trash and we really lack anything in the way of air conditioning, and it's boiling outside right now.
Earlier today, I had started overheating really quickly as the temperature rose in the building. I have a medical condition where my body can't regulate temperature well, meaning I am at risk of passing out. I was going to go get a bottle of water from the fridge to help me cool down, when I was stopped by one of the company's managers. Let's call him Kyle for this story.
Kyle: Where are you going?
Me: I was only going to go get some water.
Kyle: You're supposed to be working right now. You can get the water during the coffee break.
Me: I.. I don't think you understand that I can actually be in danger from this heat right now. So, could I please go get one bottle of water?
Kyle: No. You're not authorized to leave your work before the clock strikes. Now shut up, and get back to work.
Me: Roger that..
Keep in mind that this conversation was held in front of my coworkers. Cue malicious compliance.
I got back to work, making sure to put on some extra coal, just to make sure I "made up for lost time". Basically I was forcing my body into shock and heat stroke was just around the corner. Fast forward around 30 minutes, I had to tell my coworkers through my strained breath that I don't feel too good. Which was actually even worse now, as I was working on deck of one of these boats, give or take 3 meters above the floor. When I made my way towards the ladder to climb down I only got out a very strained "Oh... Shit..." as I fell off the back, and was headed straight for the concrete floor below me. Lucky for me, some coworkers reacted fast enough and managed to catch me before my head was split open on the floor.
I woke up in an ambulance around an hour later. The EMTs were checking my vitals and were actually helping me. My boss came up to the door and asked me what happened. I told him exactly as I told you guys, and I also told him to check with my coworkers if he didn't believe me.
Long story boring, I was brought to the hospital for a check up just to make sure I actually didn't suffer any kind of trauma from the fall. A buddy of mine came with me to make sure I got there and back safe. A few hours passed, and my buddy got a call, he picked it up, and it was Kyle. My buddy handed me the phone, and I heard Kyle on the other end apologizing for actually almost getting me killed. The short version is that he was heavily reprimanded for what he told me and was put on watch. Didn't lose his position tho so I guess I didn't fully win. But he was liable for the medical compensation for my situation.
I did forgive him and just to rub it in a bit, I just had to ask him. "Am I authorized to get water next time?" And my buddy just laughed. Edit: I already got OSHA on the line and they're launching an investigation into this. So. If nothing else, I just made Kyle's week even more horrible.
Also, for those who wondered. Kyle is pretty new and is basically a bit of a... brick?... can I call him that?... Whatever. He's rough around the edges and generally doesn't believe people when it comes to their personal health. He's got that kind of "If you can talk, then you can work" mentality.
So. In a way. He kinda deserved this. OSHA will have a field day with his actions.
Edit 2: Fixed the Cue spelling error. Man I'm dumb.
**Relevant Comments:**
BobbieMcFee 574 points Wrong sub, you want r/moroniccompliance.
Djordje_OOO 325 points Agreed, risking your health just to prove a point seems too much for me personally...
FrostDragon57[S] 145 points I understand your point of view. But I clearly wasn't thinking straight due to the heat. Even the nurses and doctor cussed me out for what I did.. EMTs understood my view but really weren't happy about it..
**Update - Two days later** First of all hello again. I'm the idiot that almost died to prove a point. Before I continue, to all of you who were concerned about my safety and health. Thank you. I never realized how many would care.
I'd also like to apologize for literally putting my own life in danger to prove a point. It was stupid. My family, the nurses, my girlfriend, and many of you made me realize just how stupid I was, and I will be more careful in the future.
I am now out of the hospital after being completely stabilized and I don't have any major trauma from this ordeal. So don't worry. Anyway, for those of you not in the loop, check my profile for the previous post.
For those of you who already know, let's get into this. A lot of things happened so far. My aunt (the main nurse assigned to me) and the nurses I knew personally all cussed me out for what I did and told me to make sure I better get health and safety to invade my job for this. My aunt put me in contact with a representative and I had a lengthy chat with said representative. This got the ball rolling for investigations to start.
What I didn't expect, was that even police had to get involved. I was released from the hospital after a day and was told that I could work, but I was entitled to 10 minute breaks every hour if the temperature rose above 25°C indoors. Which, basically is every hour of the day. Anyway. I clocked in today and was immediately approached by some a man and woman in high-vis and hard hats. The woman introduced herself as the representative I had spoken to on the phone, and she basically asked me to back track and explain in detail what happened. I did, and she wrote everything down and let me be on my way, after reminding me to abuse my medical papers as much as I felt like. Dunno why. She just said that and walked away. Didn't hear much more after that. The entire company was called into a large meeting about personal safety. And it was quickly established that I was the cause of said safety meeting. Whoops... Anyway. We were informed that Kyle (the dillweed manager) had been demoted to a normal worker, and that we would be entitled to 5 minute breaks every hour due to the heat. Nice.
He also said, that due to the heat, the company would be purchasing drink coolers, fans, and would be compensating any worker that had to go home due to illness prompted by the heat.
This part tho, shocked me. "Frost is not allowed in any engine bay until winter due to temperatures in there being close to a sauna. We don't need him to almost die twice to understand his condition is severe."
Basically, anywhere the heat rises above 30°C, I am not allowed in for my own safety.
That's as far as this situation has come. Once again to those who were worried about me. Thank you, and I'm sorry for making you worry about someone like me.
Thank you for your time.
**Relevant comments: **
oocytesyobrr Usually somebody dies to make people take safety seriously, well done for it only being nearly.
FrostDragon57[S] Yeah. Close scrape. But they didn't slack off this time.
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