2021 Restaurant Workers' Compensation Claims
Friedlander Group completed an analysis of the 2021 United Restaurants of New York Workers' Compensation Claims. The group - composed of 732 restaurant members - had 871 workers' compensation claims at a value of $3,497,230.
Interestingly, claims cost and frequency are not always aligned. Below is the breakdown of the most frequent and costly claims.
2021 Most Frequent Workers' Compensation Claims
- Slips, Trips, and Falls - 264 Claims
- Cuts - 141 Claims
- Burns - 116 Claims
- Struck By - 99 Claims
- Materials Handling - 42 Claims
2021 Most Costly Workers' Compensation Claims
- Slips, Trips & Falls - 47% of claims cost
- Materials Handling - 8% of claims cost
- Struck By - 7% of claims cost
- Cuts - 5% of claims cost
- Burns - 5% of claims cost
The most expensive Slip, Trip & Fall claims were often from elevation changes (steps, stairs, ladders, and step stools), ice and water in coolers, and wet floors throughout the facilities.
Materials Handling claims result from lifting and moving items without the use of equipment. These are commonly back and shoulder claims
Proper Claims Management can help to limit the expense of claims, but accident prevention and achieving zero injuries is the best way to control workers' compensation costs. Keeping your employees working and safe is the ultimate goal of any employer trying to improve their bottom line.
Below are Safety Articles to help prevent employee injuries!
"Hands" on Safety: Restaurant Employee Cut Prevention
Keeping Employees Safe During Takeout and Delivery Operations