Yes. It is absolutely legal for the employer to do this.

Can I seek workers' comp or file a lawsuit for minor scarring?

You may be able to pursue a claim for occupational exposure as an ordinary disease of life but the burden of proof is fairly high. As for scarring,...

Do i need worker compensation?

The key factor is the number of employees that you have in the Commonwealth of Virginia. If you have more than two employees regularly in service...

What will happen

It is not uncommon to think that you did not require medical attention only to realize a few hours later that you really do need to have it checked...