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Michael Foods, Inc. |
Michael Foods, Inc. |
Company Description: Michael Foods, Inc. is a diversified food processor and
distributor of egg and potato products, refrigerated grocery and cheese. The
Distribution Center, a designated SHARP facility, is a subsidiary of Papetti
Foods and was started by the Papetti family more than 50 years ago. It is
located in Elizabeth, New Jersey and has 60 full-time employees.
Why SHARP: Mr. Damir Tutundzic, Safety Manager, said that the decision to try
for SHARP was made after receiving a letter from OSHA notifying Michael Foods
that they were likely candidates for inspection due to their workplace injury
and illness rates. Michael Foods management group, headed by Distribution Center
Manager, Tony Galioto, got together and asked the question: "Instead of trying
to fly below OSHA's radar, why don't we see what it takes to fly above the
radar? We need to make sure our people are safe!"
Road to SHARP: As suggested in the letter from OSHA, Michael Foods contacted
OSHA's On-site Consultation Program for free, confidential safety and health
information and assistance at the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce
Development. Damir Tutundzic said, "When you want to know if your company is
doing all the right things as it relates to health and safety, who better than OSHA
to tell you."
Benefits of SHARP: Damir Tutundzic reported Michael Foods is a stronger company
since becoming SHARP. Productivity is up and at one point the Distribution
Center had worked over 1,500 days without any lost time incidents and over 700
days without a reportable accident. He added, "All of these efforts led to a
reduction in workers' compensation costs of nearly $250,000 and 100 percent
employee engagement."
To Discuss Michael Foods, Inc.'s SHARP Experience: (908) 282-7975.
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