Our goal is to maintain a safe and injury-free work environment. In the event, however, that an employee does sustain a work-related injury, we strive to return the employee back to work as soon as possible.

Employee Accidents and Injuries

If you are involved in an accident or are injured while on duty, you must report the event to your supervisor immediately. Reporting the incident on your next shift is not acceptable. You will be expected to fully cooperate with the company in its efforts to comply with the policies and procedures of our insurance carrier and any state or federal laws regarding worker’s compensation. When you report an illness or injury, you will be asked to complete specific forms and in some cases see a physician for examination and/or treatment (in such a case, you will be told which physician(s) you may see).

If an employee incurs a non-work related injury or illness, he/she must be able to perform all of the essential functions of his/her job with or without reasonable accommodation before returning to work.

Return-to-Work Program

If you see a physician and he/she determines that you qualify for the return-to-work program, the physician will provide a written “light duty” job description that you will be expected to comply with during your medical recovery period (i.e., until you are able to return to your regular duties). Light duty is temporary work that is within the employee’s physical abilities, knowledge and skills. Modified duty positions may be offered on any shift. The return-to-work program will involve coordination by the injured worker; the worker’s attending physician and the worker’s compensation company.