A new machine operator was hired $6$ months ago and typically works with another operator punching holes in long pieces of channel iron, which are used for industrial racking systems. On Monday morning, he claims that he threw his back out while lifting his end of a long piece of channel iron into place onto the mechanical power press. He is sent to the occupational health clinic, and it is confirmed he has a herniated disc and will not be able to work for several weeks. He may need surgery. Later that day, you hear a rumor that the employee was complaining about his back being sore that morning from cutting firewood at home the day before.

Then, explain state workers' compensation record$-$keeping systems and reporting requirements. How would they pertain to this scenario?