Workers’ Compensation for Cafeteria Workers
Cafeterias are a common site in schools, office buildings, airports, and other places where large numbers of people congregate daily. Each cafeteria staffs a number of employees. Some of these employees cook, others serve, and still others are responsible for cleaning. No matter what your role is in a cafeteria, you could sustain injuries as a result of your employment. When this happens, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits.
Injuries to Cafeteria Workers
Cafeteria workers are on the clock for many hours each day, and most of this time is spent on their feet. They lift heavy pots, scrub stacks of dishes, ladle hundreds or thousands of bowls of food, and push mops over large tiled floors. As such, it is no surprise that injuries occur among this group of hard-working employees. Some of the most common injuries to cafeteria workers are:
- Repetitive motion injuries
- Slips and falls on slick floors
- Scalding from hot food and drink
Often, cafeteria workers can receive workers’ comp for these and other injuries. The precise nature of your workers’ compensation policy depends on the circumstances of your employment. Some cafeteria workers work for private companies, while others work for city, state, or federal government agencies. However, most workers have some form of workers’ compensation coverage.
Contact Us
If you have questions about how to apply for workers’ compensation, or if you are owed workers’ compensation benefits but your claim has been denied, you may wish to contact a Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorney. Our staff of sympathetic and experienced lawyers may be able to help you get compensation for your medical expenses and lost wages due to injury. Call Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today at 215-238-1130 for more information.