Today, I work at McDonalds. I burned my hand while cleaning their grill and have a 2nd/3rd degree burn from my pinky to my wrist. When told about this, my manager told me that there was "nothing that they could do for me and to tough it out". However I was given a free McFlurry. FML
I agree, your life sucks (17207) - you totally deserved it (2388)
On 02/06/2010 at 8:19pm - work - by Enrique (man) - United States (Michigan)
(-2)Wth they gave you a free McFlurry? Dude ydi for being an ungrateful female dog. McFlurrys are like 3 bucks now holy shit
(-1)~snort~ female dog? is this fifth grade?
how the hell is she ungrateful? SHE FRIED HER HAND. op needs a mug that says 'i fried my hand and all I got was a lousy mcflurry'.
op, you should quit. that's total bullshit. or you shouldve walked out. either way. what are you onna do, stick your hand in the flurry? or eat it with the crispy hand?
#14 - On 02/07/2010 at 9:11pm by AngryNinja
(0)take the stick outta your ass ~snort~ #14. you sound really stuck up
#26 - On 02/07/2010 at 10:27pm by Lancerman7449
(0)hey#3, op doesn't need a mug, they need a tshirt. mugs r for whores. u know it's true. dont deny it. and btw, op I feel ur pain. the same thing happened to me.
#52 - On 02/08/2010 at 2:17am by theguydownthestr
(0)26, tips on getting the stick out of my ass? you sound like a pro.
mug, t-shirt, whatever works.
#76 - On 02/08/2010 at 4:24pm by AngryNinja
(0)ur life sucks...but only cause you work at mcDonalds.
#78 - On 02/08/2010 at 5:01pm by Sunset_Taco
(0)num10 shut the fuck up have you ever revived a 2nd or 3rd degree burn!!! I disentangle think so. It hurts !!!
#89 - On 02/09/2010 at 12:07am by newmanlyman3
(0)89 (me) BAD auto spell I meant to say didn't think so not distangle or what ever
#91 - On 02/09/2010 at 12:12am by newmanlyman3
(0)shut up, it was the OP's fault. You cant sue or seek compensation for something you did, on your own, by accident.
#100 - On 02/09/2010 at 9:39pm by YouFailForLife
(+1)right after i read the first sentence i knew it was FYL
#3 - On 02/07/2010 at 7:35pm by greg1234567890
(+1)PLEASE write down in detail what happened and everything he said to you . The sooner the better; the fresher it is in your mind, the more you will remember. Save all written materials, receipts for medical care and medication, including over-the-counter drugs. Take pictures of your injury, if you haven't already and make sure it is dated somehow. Take another picture every few days and date it. Write down all the effects of your injury, particularly things that you can't do because of it. If you do call HR, write down everything you told them and everything they told you. They may advise you to file a Worker's Compensation claim. It would be very good to talk to a lawyer before do this or sign any type of agreement with the company.
Get better quickly and as soon as you are well, find a lawyer. If you're underage, have your parents seek out an attorney for you. You might very well qualify for your county's Legal Aid which will be free or absolutely no more than you can afford.
But don't let this pass. It's not right, and it's my strong belief that you are entitled to damages. If that manager gets away with treating you like this, he will do it to more employees. This is what civil law is for, IMO. (I work in the legal field, BTW.)
(0)Wow look at how much space the person took up. What a tool.
#42 - On 02/08/2010 at 12:21am by ninaaftermath
(+1)Regardless of who's at fault (presumably the OP's clumsiness, or the employer's failure to prevent), the employer is required in most countries (including where I come from - Australia) to have a decent First Aid station, even if it's just a chair and a First Aid Kit, which is capable of treating things like burns.
The employer/manager at this particular chain is obviously a jerk, and presumably is either an arrogant boss, or someone who doesn't give a crap if he loses half his employees because he reckons he's so good he could replace them the next day (which is partially true, and that's why Macca's is scary).
(0)I totally agree, sue! although I would seek counsel NOW, while you keep notes, pics, etc. What happened to you is not legal.
I'm about to graduate from Tulane Law school in New Orleans.
(0)Yeah right, fake much? It's called an incident report, which forces them to send you to a doctor.
(0)I wouldn't say it's fake but the op did probably over exaggerate.
at my store we are only required to send them to the doctors if it's a serious injury such as a broken bone or deep cuts, if it's a mild burn (which I assume this was and was overexaggerated) then the store will generally have burn aid and bandaging in stock. the incident reports we have do suggest that you give the crew member a free meal though.
(+1)Also, anyone who assumes that all managers are actually legitimate enough to write the incident report has way too much faith in humanity. Some places I've worked give bonuses to managers who keep incident counts down, and some managers will do anything for that bonus, even at the detriment of their employees.
#51 - On 02/08/2010 at 2:11am by OkageStarr
(0)And they're especially prone to trying to buck the system when they have a minor who isn't apt to be aware of the procedure they are supposed to be following. This incident, even if it is a simple burn, should have been documented. After all, it doesn't take much of an injury to lead to an infection that worsens things dramatically.
#73 - On 02/08/2010 at 12:25pm by olivejuice001
(0)Not fake, this has happened to many people before.
#9 - On 02/07/2010 at 8:13pm by dropxdeadxgeneva
(+3)what do kids in Africa have to do with a bitchass manager not doing anything for a worker with a fried hand...????? seriously. -_-
#15 - On 02/07/2010 at 9:13pm by AngryNinja
(-5)Too many negative votes, comment buried. Show the comment.
Niggers deserve their plight for being so lazy, stupid, and violent.
(0)poor children in Africa? that's origanal. NOT! I bet you don't even care about them. if you did you would have made a donation insted of buying a computer. what about kids in China? or even gosh darn america?!!! BTW they don't have grease fires to burn themselves!!!! ever thought of that?!!!
#93 - On 02/09/2010 at 12:20am by newmanlyman3
(+1)Same thing happened to my sister at A&W she got a 2nd/3rd degree burn, and the manager didnt let her go home, she had to work her hours, she didnt get a free meal or nothing.
#16 - On 02/07/2010 at 9:21pm by BlossomBLecl
(-1)that rocks! this is not an fml. bring on the burn! mcflurries = the shit
#17 - On 02/07/2010 at 9:26pm by erizzz
(-1)there is actually not much they could have done if you burned yourself cleaning/steaming the grills or whatnot. You should have been wearing your safety gear, that's what it's there for. I burned myself a similar way at McDonald's as well, and in orientation everyone is required to sign a safety agreement before your first shift. In that document it states that any injuries received while not wearing the proper equipment do the job does not fall on to the restaurant. Yea your manager should have reminded you to put your stuff on, but it's ultimately your fault.
(0)this is not true because companies have rules regarding worker injuries. they need to be documented and there are protocols to follow. a real manager saying that would be fired for such conduct. do research before posting things like this
(+1)Listen to everyone! You need to go to the doctor/emergency room and file a workman's comp form. They are absolutely required to pay for all medical treatment and pay you for any time you are off of work. I can't believe anyone could be a manager at a corporate business and not realize the company's liability. Don't try to go after that manager specifically, just record their reaction and they will probably be dealt with. I have worked in restaurants for 15 years, from big corporate ones to small family owned, and they ALL know they are responsible for ANY injuries of employees, even if you did something stupid to cause it. Which I'm not saying you did. That guy is a moron and so completely wrong its laughable. While like #20 said, you may have had to sign something, and maybe you weren't wearing the required equipment, all that means is you can't sue them or accuse them of unsafe working conditions. Regardless they still need to pay your medical bills and give you workmans comp for time off. An injury on their premises is still an injury.
#23 - On 02/07/2010 at 9:59pm by nofriends28
FYL for working at McDonalds. Atleast you can dunk your hand into the McFlurry to reduce the pain!
#24 - On 02/07/2010 at 10:00pm by Gut
(+1)this ^
you had 1st/2nd degree
I was a manager at mcdonalds and I would have treated your burns with appropriate first aid, then sent you to the doctor to get your burns dressed. Then filled out the employer part of the WCB claim, and the dr. would have as well. then you get to take whatever time off dr. said or performed modified duties so there was no lost time. good luck to you
(0)there is something they can do! they need to file an incident report!! Lazy arses! they can be in trouble. take pix and go hospital they can help you. inform your boss that u went. they will want to file a report than, they know they are on cahoots. go to human resources as well.
(+1)it happened to me, I got 3rd degree burn from a steamer cooker at work last year. Boss Lady did not want to do a thing until I gave her my doctors note.
(0)I know how you feel! I also work at McDonald's. I have a scar about 3 inches long on my forearm, from the Filet O' Fish bun steamer and many on my hands from the grills. Your manager should have filled out an incident report, and you should go to the hospital. If there's serious damage then your general manager has to do a follow up. If that happened at my store, I would have been sent home.. or to the hospital. Definitely don't take this lightly!
Hopefully you heal quickly, although my burn took a long time.
#29 - On 02/07/2010 at 10:55pm by gingerlady20
(0)Today, you work at McDonalds? What about tomorrow?
#33 - On 02/07/2010 at 11:40pm by snickerdoodles
(0)Put your hand in the McFlurry, but I think that will just make it worse
#41 - On 02/08/2010 at 12:20am by WhoDatNation96
(0)I'm 20 and have worked at McD for 3 years...If u get burnt it's usually because your a noob and are getting trained wrong or aren't paying attention...I'd be with the manager on this one and no...no workmans comp at McD...rahtard comment.
(0)Why would you be on the manager's side if you think the OP got severe burns as a result of poor training (management)?
#83 - On 02/08/2010 at 7:25pm by ohSNAPyall
(0)Dude, if you find another job, I would highly recommend it.
I'm 18, and I have been working at McDonald's for two months. If California had a better employment rate, I would go elsewhere. Oh well, I have to pay for college tuitions. :(
(0)Yeah, part time workers don't get anything. I work at Subway and we've had two girls get hurt pretty bad. One sliced her finger open with a knife and the other got a pan of bread dropped on her arm (350 degrees F). The one with the sliced finger got to leave for stitches but had to come straight back to work, while the burned girl got laughed at. It was a fairly serious burn and left a huge scar. We get cut and burned all the time and our manager never does anything to help.
(0)Oh dude! Lucky, They dont even do McFlurrys here anymore
#50 - On 02/08/2010 at 1:44am by Ivy_Injection
(-2)#14- it's a guy smart tard. #34- how the fuck are we lazy and violent? everyone is fucking lazy and violent so stfu stupid ass. and whoever that 20 year old is that said he worked at mc d's for 3 yrs. you talking shit bout people but you 20 yrs old and still use the word noob. your all dumfucks who can't tell sexs, who are all about stereotypes, and are just plain dumb asses!
#53 - On 02/08/2010 at 2:26am by beastlydevon
(0)says the genius who cant work out the websites commenting system...
#68 - On 02/08/2010 at 8:57am by organisedchaos
(0)This happened to one of my friends while he was working at McDonald's and he got a pretty nice T.v. out of it.
#56 - On 02/08/2010 at 2:55am by smitty0856
(0)The McD's I worked at gave you a free meal + dessert item every time you worked 5+ hours shifts.
#58 - On 02/08/2010 at 3:55am by ScottyD620
(0)omg 3rd degree burns? that's past the dermis layer. you're a lying fucktard. there's no way you'd be able to even type with one hand to post this FML cuz it's too painful. also workers comp. AND hospital fees Mcdonalds wouldn't be shady like that. I call FAKE.
#61 - On 02/08/2010 at 4:24am by dphilipson12
(0)"Today, I was working at McDonalds. That is an FML right there.
#63 - On 02/08/2010 at 5:02am by skillzhatesyou
(0)Ok, as a fellow McDonalds employee. I have come to the conclusion that both you and your manager are complete fools.
The manager SHOULD have filled an incident report in, and sent you home/hospital.
YOU should have worn the proper Grill Cleaning (Heat proof) Gloves, to prevent yourself from getting burnt at all, I mean seriously PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is there for a reason.
So don't have a whinge if you don't know how to follow McDonald's safety procedures.
Jeez!
#64 - On 02/08/2010 at 5:02am by Mitch_1011
(0)dude, haven't you had the safety shit jammed down your throat in your training and at school? you can get serious compensation for that. unless you were blatantly disregarding safety procedures they owe you for AT LEAST your hospital bill (lol, feels wierd saying that... canada's free health care FTW).
#69 - On 02/08/2010 at 11:13am by 42billybob
(0)haha, same thing happened to this guy at Dairy Queen when I worked there. He accidentally grabbed the grill when he was slipping and had burns ALL down his forearm. Manager said there was nothing he could do, so he wrapped it up in a wet cloth, and finished the reset of the 3 hours on his shift. F His Life.
#70 - On 02/08/2010 at 11:16am by MilkMan2828
(0)same thing happened to me. I was a minor at the time and still working part time while in high school. I burned about the same area you got burned but about the size of a pingpong ball on my wrist. 2nd/3rd degree burn too. it was while flipping the grilled chicken. :(
you're supposed to get workers comp if it disables you from doing any certain tasks such as grilling an serving etc.
I agree your life sucks.
#71 - On 02/08/2010 at 11:41am by kuyaalland
(+1)What the fuck do you want, a medal? If I work a desk job, spill coffee on myself and get scalded, it's my own stupid fault, and the same goes if you're cleaning grills. Get over it and don't be so thick next time.
#79 - On 02/08/2010 at 5:05pm by godyourethick
(0)yeah, I doubt you got a third degree burn. that would mean your hand was completely charred, and all that was left with is dead skin. that's like calling a bruise a fracture.
#80 - On 02/08/2010 at 6:00pm by cooky94
(0)the grills r set at wut...425??? it's pretty hard to get burnt by stroking the grill...u don't even need to touch it if u were trained properly...if u stuck ur hand in the fryer however...u definitely wouldn't b writing a fml...and wouldve gotten more than a nasty flurry...fake
(0)ummm that's illeagal. they should have sent you to the doctor. sue them
#98 - On 02/09/2010 at 9:59am by sweetartlp
(0)I am a manager of McDonald's... they can't tell you that there is nothing they can do... there is plenty they can do...Your manager that was on, obviously didnt want to do the paper work, or cover the rest of your shift... You need to go and see your restaurant manager and tell them what happened.
(0)You don't have to sue buddy. You store / McCdonald's has a worker's compensation (WC) coverage / policy which will cover all work related injuries. WC is on a no fault basis in MI and most states, i.e. there has to be no fault from any party, the policy simply pays out if there is any injury / loss. Give any related medical bills to your manager and ask him file appropriate WC claim or you will call OSHA or McCdonald's corporate. You can however sue them for improper treatment & OSHA violations, and probably will get some money out of it.
(0)I work at a MI Micky D's too! That sucks bad, it's hard to clean the back of the grill, so I definitely know where you're coming from. You need to talk to your store manager about that for sure.
#105 - On 02/10/2010 at 11:18am by vexiphobic
(0)make an incident report and get workers compensation while it heals
#106 - On 02/10/2010 at 11:53am by TiniMartini
(0)How is this an FML? You got a free McFlurry! I mean, come on, 3rd degree burns vs. McFlurry... no contest!
#108 - On 02/11/2010 at 1:07am by bipolaradhdfml
(0)I am a lawyer u can file this injury under workman comp by
law ur supposed to ur manager
must be from another country lmao
(0)Have to agree with many other posters. Your manager's either an idiot or is trying to bank on the fact that you probably don't know your rights as an employee. He may even try to insist completely that you don't have any rights when you go back and insist that you do. Hold your ground.
If this guy is pulling crap like this with you, it's likely he's pulled it with others and will continue to do so. Put a stop to that very quickly by handling it through the proper channels. Demand incident reports and proper workers' comp paperwork. If he won't give them, call HIS boss. And up the chain.
And when did they start giving protective gloves? I worked there in high school and it was bare hands all the way (also, uphill, barefoot, in the snow, both ways).
(0)yea that really does suck. i work at McDonalds too and i burned my hand and we didnt even have burn cream. i looked everywhere and they told me to just run it under cold water. i didnt even get a McFlurry. and they wouldnt let me leave to get burn cream. they told me to go on my break.
(0)What you get for living in a country with privatized health care.
Next time move to a country with actual police/fire/health care/education services.
#115 - On 02/23/2010 at 3:59am by bobthemilkman
(0)First-degree burns are usually limited to redness (erythema), a white plaque and minor pain at the site of injury. These burns involve only the epidermis. Most sunburns can be included as first-degree burns.
Second-degree burns manifest as erythema with superficial blistering of the skin, and can involve more or less pain depending on the level of nerve involvement. Second-degree burns involve the superficial (papillary) dermis and may also involve the deep (reticular) dermis layer.
Third-degree burns occur when the epidermis is lost with damage to the subcutaneous tissue. Burn victims will exhibit charring and extreme damage of the epidermis, and sometimes hard eschar will be present. Third-degree burns result in scarring and victims will also exhibit the loss of hair shafts and keratin. These burns may require grafting.
YDI for exaggerating.
#118 - On 03/26/2010 at 10:28am by msuprincess04
(0)you should sue them. or threaten to. they will shell out the medical expense.
#121 - On 05/18/2010 at 3:11am by hpdaterrible
(0)well that's what you get for working at McDonalds.
ydi OP
#123 - On 07/27/2010 at 4:00pm by TheParawhore
(0)uh.. are you sure you know what a 3rd degree burn is..
#126 - On 08/02/2010 at 6:26pm by logical_guy
