Kellogg’s produces cereals and convenience foods. They are most notably known for Froot Loops, Frosted Corn Flakes, and Rice Krispies. Are you a Kellogg’s employee? If you are hurt on the job, will you be able to afford to see a Doctor for medical care? Will you be financially stable if unable to work? Hurt Workers Can Find Help All states have statutes in place that require employers to have workers’ compensation insurance. It provides help for workers who are hurt or made sick on the job. Workers’ compensation is provided to workers at no cost to them. Hurt employees unable to work may be able to receive a portion of their lost wages. If you are hurt during your shift, you should consider filing a workers’ compensation claim. Filing a claim may help to cover medical expenses. Company Profile: Kellogg’s Kellogg Company is a publicly traded company. They are headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan. They have over 30,277 employees. Risks Faced by Employees of Kellogg’s Within the Kellogg’s work environment, workers face risks daily during their shift. Of course, their risks depend on their assigned tasks. However, there are some basic risks that are faced by workers. Assembly line workers, warehouse workers, and truck drivers are common positions offered by Kellogg’s. Operating machinery and equipment can lead to cuts, broken bones, loss of limbs, or death. Hair, fingers, or even clothing can get caught into moving parts of a machine. Working assembly lines that move at a fast pace after an extended period of time can cause repetitive stress injuries. Warehouse workers face the risk of falling from ladders, dealing with malfunctioning equipment, and slip and falls. Slip and falls may sound minor, but severe injuries can occur. Kellogg drivers can be involved in wrecks while on their routes. They can also hurt themselves while loading and unloading the trucks. Anyone moving freight can also hurt themselves in similar ways. Hurt Employees Can Receive Help If you need emergency medical attention, call 911. The police officer that responds will take a report. The officer will provide a report number and details on how to get a copy of the report for your records. It’s very important that you get a copy of the report. If you are a delivery driver and you are in a wreck, call 911 before you do anything else. Then, call your supervisor. It is important that you do not continue to work if you are hurt, regardless of your position, or if you caused the accident. Continuing to work can cause minor issues to become severe. You should consider filing a workers’ compensation claim. Contact your manager to notify them about the injury. Make an appointment for medical care. Speak to your manager or HR rep to get a list of doctors that you can see without charge. You can see your personal doctor, but you may have to pay out of pocket. Make sure that you keep your receipts. You may be reimbursed by workers’ compensation. Gayle Y. Singleton V. Kellogg Company In the case of Gayle Y. Singleton v. Kellogg Company, Ms. Singleton was hired by Kellogg in an affirmative active outreach. Ms. Singleton fell from a man-lift during her shift sustaining injury to her left knee. She underwent several surgeries on her knee. During her proceedings she was represented by an attorney. She was later discharged from her job. Ms. Singleton filed an appeal on her own, without professional legal representation. In her appeal, she claimed that she was terminated due to discrimination by Kellogg. Ms. Singleton, as her own representative, attempted to present new medical evidence. During an appeal, new evidence is not considered. Her appeal was dismissed. Hiring a qualified and experienced workers’ compensation lawyer is important. Protect yourself by consulting legal counsel who can help you protect your legal rights. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against the Kellogg Company, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
