Building Safe Spaces in Food Processing: A Case Study
Enhancing Workplace Safety & Reducing Costs with Medcor
A global food supplier partnered with Medcor to transform workplace safety, achieving significant cost savings and improving employee well-being.
The Challenge
Operating over 50 locations with 20,000 employees, this company initially relied on offsite third-party case managers for workplace injuries. This approach led to:
- Unnecessary clinic referrals, increasing workers’ compensation claims and OSHA recordables.
- Overprescribed medications and extended employee leave, raising costs and disrupting operations.
The Solution
In 2022, the company collaborated with Medcor to establish an onsite clinic at their Wisconsin plant. The impact was immediate:
- Faster Injury Response: Prompt medical attention and first aid reduced claims and OSHA recordables.
- Streamlined Return-to-Work Processes: Medcor’s structured protocols minimized downtime and improved workforce efficiency.
- Enhanced Offsite Coordination: Improved communication with offsite providers ensured cost-effective, high-quality care.
The Results
The Wisconsin plant saw a significant reduction in workers’ compensation claims, outperforming industry benchmarks. Key outcomes included:
- 92% of work-related injuries treated onsite, enabling prompt return to work.
- Cost savings from reduced claims offset investment in Medcor’s services.
- Improved employee morale and a heightened sense of workplace safety.
Encouraged by these results, the company expanded Medcor’s services to four additional Midwest facilities, with plans for further implementation.
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