Question: While breaking down cardboard boxes using a pocket knife, an employee cuts his arm. The occupational health nurse closes the wound using a product called zip stitch and the employee returns to work. Is it compensable? -Nate B. 1/9/21 ​ Answer: This would most likely be a compensable claim, the injury resulted directly from work. Colorado Worker's Compensation Act of 2018 states "The right to compensation is provided for.... if the following conditions occur: (b) Whe