ACCIDENTS OR ILLNESS. 27.01 The Company, may require an employee to undergo a medical examination or examinations by a Company physician, or a physician of the employee's choice, and the Company shall bear the expenses incurred in connection there with, which will include payment for time lost, if such employee is at work. In the event of a dispute be- tween two physicians concerning the validity of an occupational illness or injury, the Company and the Union will select a third party physician and his opinion will be binding on both parties. Applicable mileage will be paid at the current WSIB rate/km. Meal allowance will be reimbursed for one (1) meal per Company policy.
ACCIDENTS OR ILLNESS. When an employee is injured on the job so seriously that the attending physician determines the employee cannot return to work that same day, he will receive pay for the balance of his regular shift at the same rate of pay as if the employee had not been injured. The Company will supply transportation to the doctor's office hospital plus return transportation to the plant. Where circumstances dictate, will also supply transportation to his home. When such employee returns to work, he will be reinstated to his former classification. Any employee's reinstatement after an occupational accident or illness is conditional on his supplying a certificate from a physician that he is fully recovered from the occupational accident or illness which caused his absence. The cost of this certificate will be paid by the Company.
ACCIDENTS OR ILLNESS. (a) When an employee suffers an occupational accident on the Company premises during working hours, and is sent for treatment, to the hospital, or doctor’s office, or home, such employee will be paid their base hourly rate for the balance of the shift. required, the Company will supply and pay for transportation to the hospital or doctor’s office, then back to the Plant or to the employee’s home, on the day of the injury, only. When such employee returns to work, they will be rein- stated to their former classification, under the Seniority provisions, of the Collective Agreement. Any employee’s reinstatement after an occupational accident or illness is conditional on supplying a certifi- cate from a physician that is capable to return from the occupational accident or illness which caused their absence. Company will pay for the completion of medical forms requested by the Company for updating of Company medical records, Supplementary Forms provided by the Insurance Carrier and Independent MedicalAssessments. Medical forms required for absence from work, and return to work will be paid by the Company. An employee who is no longer able to perform the essential duties in their classification, but is capable of performing essential duties in anotherjob classification, or any employee who has incurred a non-compensable, or compensable permanent or partial disability, may by mutual agreement between the Company and the Union, be assigned to or retained at an operation which he is capable of performing at the prevailing rate of pay of that position, and in accordancewith the seniority pro- visions of this agreement. Company will ensure involvement of the Union Health and Safety Representative or Plant Chairperson before any such employee leaves Company premises. Company agrees to provide all information (including letters, forms etc. written and/or sent to Xxxxxxx) to the Union Health and Safety Representative and Plant Chairperson the same day it is sent to Carrier.
ACCIDENTS OR ILLNESS. When an employee suffers an occupational accident on the Company premises during his working hours that requires off-site treatment, such employee will be paid his applicable rate for the balance of his shift provided the incident is reported in person to the Company prior to leaving the premises. If needed, the Company will supply appropriate transportation to the doctor, or hospital on the first (1st) day of injury; and after treatment, appropriate transportation to the Plant and then, if required home. If treatment extends beyond the end of the injured employee’s shift, transportation directly home will be provided. Medical certification is required for Workers’ Compensation Board files and payment. If the employee requires assistance during transportation the Company will provide proper transportation and assis- tance. Any employee’s reinstatement under Xxxxxx after an occupational accident or illness is condi- xxxxxx on his supplying a certificate from a physician that he is fully recovered from the occupational accident or illness which caused his absence. The Company, may require an employee to undergo a medical examination or examinations by a Company physician, or a physician of the employee’s choice, and the Company shall bear the expenses incurred in connection therewith, which will include payment for time lost, if such employee is at work. In the event of a dispute between two physicians concerning the validity of an occupational illness or injury, the Company and the Union will select a third party physician and his opinion will be binding on both parties. An employee who is no longer able to perform the work in his classification, but is capable of performing other duties, or any employee who has incurred a non- compensable or compensable permanent or partial disability, may by mutual agreement between the Company and the Union, be assigned to or retained at an operation which he is capable of performing at the prevailing rate of pay of his posted position or the rate of the assigned operation whichever is greater. In the event an employee suffers a disability which prevents such employee from performing their normal job, the Company and the Union may make exceptions to the seniority, job posting, temporary transfer, layoff and recall procedures of the collective agreement. When exceptions are made for the employee, the parties further agree that such employee will not be displaced under the layoff and recall provisions nor may such employee...
