Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Self-Insured What Workmen's Compensation is a benefit that the law requries employers such as Clinton Mills to provide without cost to its employees. Clinton Mills has the option to purchase Workmen's Pnmnnncaf inn incnrunro from an insurance company or to provide the necessary financial security to qualify to administer its own Workmen's Compensation insurance, better known as "a self insurer." In 1949, the Company elected to become Self-Insured under the state's Workmen's Compensation laws. Since then, Clinton has been paying compensation claims directly from its own funds rather than relying on coverage provided by an insurance carrier. There are a number ol reasons why Clinton elected ~ u : J tu uccume 3vii-iii5urvu. 11 works to the advantage ol both the employees and the company," says Mack Par sons, who handles the Com pany's compensation pro gram. "We have a direcl interest in the employee, and we try our best tc provide an injured employee wiui the best medical care we have available." "The compensation law? change frequently, and as : self insurer, we must staj abreast of these changes." "Four years ago, an em ADMINISTRATION Mack pany's self insurance ui President Claude A. Crock Workmen's Comf 's In It ployee could draw a maximum of $63 in benefits; j r: u I luuay, til at ii^urt; uad increased to $160 a week, and is adjusted annually." "Being self-insured," Parsons explained, "is helpful to our employees because claims are settled much quicker by the Company than if they were handled through an outside insurance carrier." "Injured employees receive the personal attention of our plant nurses; and in the case of lost time accidents, their benefits are fully explained by me," added Parsons. "The Company maintains a good working relationship with the medical communi ity; and they, too, readily i ropnorniTO aHvantaap an i employee has in dealing with a self-insurer." "The change to self-insurI ed Workmen's Compensation was designed to give f Clinton better control over - its claims and to better serve the employees. Experience has proved the Company's move to be a good t one." . Through a carefully ad> ministered program, the J Company has been able to > provide prompt treatment to all work related injuries > and at the same time, proi cess claims more promptly ' while providing more personal nt.t.pnt.ion to thp pm ployee." m 4M * yH tfCStttek. ^ - JH im : A i t A ; Parsons administers the comnder the supervision of Vice ter. >ensation For Emploj TREATMENT-Clinton Plant Nurses treat all plant injuries. C closely with the treating physicians, the patient, and those w with the Workmen's Compensation Program. _J&?^ f x 'JSBMBHHHHHIBHBaCPS^^sBHilSinSHHflGHBPSSHRIRS?-: 3K9BH COMPILE DATA-Numerous reports must be filed with state and federal agencies. The plant nurses compile the data and records for these reports. Mary Ann Stewart, bailey and bydia nurse is working on one ol these reports. . AliVB ^H ^MBkHtbtu *J /? 'W J u jm^ Mm PROCESSES THE CHECKS Mrs. Patsy Finley, is responsible for typing the numerous checks and vouchers required for Clinton Mills to administer its own Workmen's (Compensation program. pees? mam DU in medical cases, they work ithin the company working Clinton Mills Buys Plants In Alabama Clinton Mills has purchased the Geneva Plants of FabricsAmerica located in Geneva, Alabama. Clinton began operating the facilities July 1. In making the announcement about the acquisition. President Robert M. Vance stated, "We have every confidence that the future of the Geneva operation will enhance Clinton's position in the markets we serve." Murphy Completes NCO School Alvin M. Murphy, Plant No. 2 weaving employee, recently completed the South Carolina Army Na uuimi uuai u iiuu-v>uiiiuu3sioned Officer Academy. While attending the Academy, he participated in a comprehensive program of instructions consisting of 136 hours of special training. Primary subjects taught at the Academy include per sonne) management, leadership, methods of instruction, communications in leadership, and staff functions. Also, training management, land navigation, and other performance oriented training.