General Mills is best known for manufacturing breakfast food products. You would be hard-pressed to find a household in the US that doesn't have at least one General Mills product in the pantry. General Mills is well-known for producing such brands as Betty Crocker, Totino’s, Pillsbury, and Lucky Charms. They provide a wide variety of jobs. Many General Mills employees are hurt during their shift, leaving them unable to work and support their families. Often, they are left financially devastated without savings to help them pay for rent or groceries. A Safety Net for Hurt Employees Fortunately, there could be help available for you and your family. Did you know that most states require employers to have workers’ compensation insurance? Workers’ compensation is provided to employees at no charge. Employees hurt on the job during their shift are often left unable to work, they may qualify to receive a portion of their lost wages. If you are hurt on the job, you should consider filing a workers’ compensation claim. Company Profile: General Mills General Mills Incorporated is a publically traded corporation. They are headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota. They employ over 43,000 employees. They have over 49 locations in the United States. General Mills Employees Face Specific Risks Employees face many risks on a day-to-day basis. This is not an all-inclusive list of risks. You can probably think of risks you face during your shift. Heavy Machinery – operating heavy machinery during the manufacturing process can lead to cuts, broken bones, loss of limbs, or death. Hair, finger, or clothing can be caught up by moving parts and cause severe injury. Assembly Line – repetitive work due to fast moving assembly lines can cause injury to muscles, joints, the neck, and back. This type of work can cause carpal tunnel and other repetitive stress injuries. Slip and falls – slippery surfaces due to leaks and spills leaves General Mill employees at risk for pulled muscles, dislocated joints, slipped discs, and closed head injuries. Falls can happen from high altitudes such as gang-planks and ladders on the manufacturing floor causing severe injury or death. If You Are Hurt, Do You Know What to Do? Contact your manager right away and notify them of your injury. You should consider filing a workers’ compensation claim. Do not keep working. Continuing to work can make your injury worse. You are entitled to emergency medical care if you need it. In this instance, call 911. A police officer will respond and create a report. You can get the report number and information needed to get a copy of the report for your records. You will need the report for your workers’ compensation claim. For non-emergency medical care, ask your manager or HR rep for a list of physicians that can treat you at no cost. You can see your own doctor. However, you may be required to pay out of pocket costs such as copays or coinsurance fees. Keep your receipts. You may be eligible for reimbursement. Wilson V. General Mills According to the state of New York court records, in the case of Wilson v. General Mills, Mr. Wilson was struck with an air regulator while working as a mechanic for General Mills. Mr. Wilson was awarded workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation covers a variety of injuries that occur on the job. If you have any questions or concerns if your injury qualifies for workers’ compensation, contact an experienced workers’ compensation attorney. The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against General Mills, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
