bloody pocket syndrome
n.— «It’s what’s known as the “bloody pocket syndrome,” where workers would rather conceal their own injuries than lose bonuses or jobs if their accident becomes official.» —“Bay Bridge worker lost job due to knee injury” by Erik K. Nelson Inside Bay Area (California) Aug. 24, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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