Ben Price
My assignment at Pratt Industries Valparaiso Paper Mill/Fiber Yard was terminated because I reported that I was hit and injured by a permanent Pratt employee recklessly operating a forklift truck The Pratt employee was driving too fast for conditions while carrying two bales of o.c.c fiber material in the forward position with his view obstructed by the bales,he should have been driving in the reverse position when his view is obstructed,, I WAS WRONGFULLY TERMINATED,they say I had job performance issues as a reason to terminate me,,, " Can somebody help me please ,Thank You.
Ben, Sorry to hear about that incident. Safety compliance in warehouses and construction sites is a big deal. Managers just “do not want to hear it”!! Most of them get paid big bonuses for OSHA safety compliance metrics so any employees who get in the way or raise concerns are liabilities; especially as a temp worker. First things first because your safety and well being is important. Did you get hurt or suffer any injuries from the incident? If so, then contact the temp agency immediately and file incident report then go to the hospital. If not, then call the agency and ask them to send you out on another assignment.
Hey Ben - were you working through a contracting agency? If so, can you talk to them about what happened?
Unfortunately, companies care more about protecting themselves from lawsuits than they do about workers. You may want to consult an attorney to see if you have a worker's comp case.