Today it's acting up again. Ms. Paxton directs him to the room next door. It has two cots and is stocked with supplies such as bandages, tongue depressors, eye wash, gauze, cotton, alcohol prep pads. She applies Icy Rub, a pain relieving gel, and suggests Mr. Lamb get some Motrin from a coin-operated box outside. Return in six hours if there's no improvement, she says.
Some injuries result from repetitive tasks.
You don't have to look hard to find those. He's working out in the bowl, with the seat installers. Most of his workdays are spent on his knees, staring at concrete. Waiting for a storm to pass, he pulls off his knee pads. He's worn out two sets.