Star Market is a brand associated with Shaw’s Supermarket chain. They provide many with jobs in New England and in the Greater Boston area. Do you work for Star Market? If you were hurt, could you pay for the associated and unexpected medical expenses? For many employees of Star Market, an injury could leave them unable to work and be financially catastrophic. Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation and You All states require employers, by law, to purchase workers’ compensation insurance policies. Those policies are set into place to protect employees. Many companies, like Star Market, are self-insured. They only pay on claims made by the company, and they do it from their own pocket versus using an outside insurer. It is important to understand how this could affect you. If you are injured, you should speak with an experienced workers’ compensation attorney to ensure that you understand your rights and that you get the compensation that you deserve for your injury. Company Profile: Star Market Star Market is a subsidiary of Jewel-Osco owned by Albertsons Companies, Incorporated. There are 22 locations bearing the Star Market brand. They are closely associated with Shaw’s. Common Risks for Star Market Employees Stockers lifting and transporting heavy boxes full of new stock are at risk of pulling muscles, back strains, and slipped discs. All employees face the risk of a slip and fall from leaking products such as milk, eggs, oil, or any stock that may be accidentally spilled or that is damaged. Employees who handle box knives when cutting open or breaking down boxes can end up with deep cuts. Severe cuts should be treated by a medical professional. Warehouse employees operating fork lifts or pallet jacks are at risk of wrecks, malfunctions, or being run over. Butchers and Deli employees are at risk for cuts from the meat slicers, grinders, or cutting meats or cheeses. While this is not a full list of the risks of injury from working at Star Market, they are common risks. All positions have risk. Think about the risks you face every day as you work. This can also help keep you safe. Do You Know What to Do If You Are Injured? If you are injured during your shift, immediately stop working. Notify your manager of the incident. Continuing to work can make your injury worse. You will need to complete an accident report with your manager. If you have a medical emergency, such as a deep cut, a head injury, or if you were injured with malfunctioning equipment, call 911. A police officer will respond and take a report. You will be given the report number. A few days later, you will be able to get a copy of the report from the police station. Speak to your manager or HR rep if you decide to seek compensation for your injuries. You will be given information on how you can get medical care for free since you were hurt on the job. You can see your own doctor, but you may have to pay out of pocket. Sfravara V. Star Market Co. In the case of Sfravara v. Star Market Co., Ms. Gianna Sfravara, a 55-year-old woman, was injured when she wheeled a cart through the store's swinging doors. A coworker hit her with a door as she passed through. Ms. Sfravara became pinned between the doors. She was awarded temporary disability from her sustained injury. It is important for employees injured to seek an experienced workers' compensation attorney to assist them in getting the compensation they deserve. *The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Star Market, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
