McDonalds worker jailed for spitting in cops sandwich

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The 24 year old employee has been sentenced to at least 29 months for the dirty deed.  This seems excessive, doesn't it?  That is until you look down into the bowels of the article and see that the employee happens to have Hepatitis-C.  Fortunately, the officer didn't catch it.  I wonder if the jail will have him working in the dining hall?

www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/19/spitting-mcdonalds-employee-dalton-ursulean-sandwich_n_4305141.html

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That's nasty- and a real public health hazard. Sentence seems right to me! They'll only serve half the time if they behave- and its a good warning to other food service workers.

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Nov 21, 2013 6:24:02 GMT -5 microg said:

The 24 year old employee has been sentenced to at least 29 months for the dirty deed.  This seems excessive, doesn't it?  That is until you look down into the bowels of the article and see that the employee happens to have Hepatitis-C.  Fortunately, the officer didn't catch it.  I wonder if the jail will have him working in the dining hall?

www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/19/spitting-mcdonalds-employee-dalton-ursulean-sandwich_n_4305141.html

If there truly is any danger of transmitting hepatitis then people with that disease should not be permitted to work in catering establishments.

[Cowboyz]

Nov 21, 2013 8:33:48 GMT -5 @baldeagle said:

Nov 21, 2013 6:24:02 GMT -5 microg said:

The 24 year old employee has been sentenced to at least 29 months for the dirty deed.  This seems excessive, doesn't it?  That is until you look down into the bowels of the article and see that the employee happens to have Hepatitis-C.  Fortunately, the officer didn't catch it.  I wonder if the jail will have him working in the dining hall?

www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/19/spitting-mcdonalds-employee-dalton-ursulean-sandwich_n_4305141.html

If there truly is any danger of transmitting hepatitis then people with that disease should not be permitted to work in catering establishments.

I don't think the sentence is excessive.

Problem is, the establishments would be at the mercy of the employees to disclose that information! I don't think people are so inclined to disclose that info.

[douger]

Nov 21, 2013 8:38:06 GMT -5 Cowboyz said:

Nov 21, 2013 8:33:48 GMT -5 @baldeagle said:

If there truly is any danger of transmitting hepatitis then people with that disease should not be permitted to work in catering establishments.

I don't think the sentence is excessive.

Problem is, the establishments would be at the mercy of the employees to disclose that information! I don't think people are so inclined to disclose that info.

This conflicts a bit with my libertarian core, but I don't think it's asking much to have food workers undergo periodic medical exams.

Expensive? Perhaps, but cheaper than a lawsuit.

[howarewegoingtopay]

Nov 21, 2013 9:42:18 GMT -5 douger said:

Nov 21, 2013 8:38:06 GMT -5 Cowboyz said:

Problem is, the establishments would be at the mercy of the employees to disclose that information! I don't think people are so inclined to disclose that info.

This conflicts a bit with my libertarian core, but I don't think it's asking much to have food workers undergo periodic medical exams.

Expensive? Perhaps, but cheaper than a lawsuit.

Libertarians would execute a person who knew they were sick and didn't disclose, and someone dies from that decision. Personal responsibility , if you are not a fan of the death penalty, then they could work for the rest of their lives paying the families back, hard labor, or if they have skills then a large percentage of their income while paying to be supervised.

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I always wondered what the "special sauce" was.

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Nov 21, 2013 9:42:18 GMT -5 douger said:

Nov 21, 2013 8:38:06 GMT -5 Cowboyz said:

Problem is, the establishments would be at the mercy of the employees to disclose that information! I don't think people are so inclined to disclose that info.

This conflicts a bit with my libertarian core, but I don't think it's asking much to have food workers undergo periodic medical exams.

Expensive? Perhaps, but cheaper than a lawsuit.

Basic safety reg. Libertarian does not mean anarchy.  And a check for communicable diseases in order for a food service site to remain open is pretty normal - we call it the Health Department-- just test employees, too. If they don't like it- they can quit.
I've worked in prison- hepatitis and TB tests are routine for staff safety, as you can be ill and contagious and not know it.
Hepatitis is nasty, nasty stuff, Hep C is not curable and can be lethal as well as long-term debilitating, and is spread easily through saliva as well as blood and the other bodily fluids. #1 health problem in prisons- tattoos and well, dropping the soap, are major ways of spreading. 

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Got off light IMO, cop should be allowed to beat the stuff out of him before he goes.

[Cowboyz]

Nov 21, 2013 9:42:18 GMT -5 douger said:

Nov 21, 2013 8:38:06 GMT -5 Cowboyz said:

Problem is, the establishments would be at the mercy of the employees to disclose that information! I don't think people are so inclined to disclose that info.

This conflicts a bit with my libertarian core, but I don't think it's asking much to have food workers undergo periodic medical exams.

Expensive? Perhaps, but cheaper than a lawsuit.

Would be nice but I don't think we will ever see that happen!

I was at Wendy's one day and they guy taking the orders was picking at sores all around his mouth, I couldn't believe he was allowed to be working around the food.  Made me wonder what would it take to send an employee home?  I left, didn't place my order and went home and sent an email to Wendy's HQ. 

[niamhaine]

Nov 21, 2013 13:39:00 GMT -5 Cowboyz said:

Nov 21, 2013 9:42:18 GMT -5 douger said:

This conflicts a bit with my libertarian core, but I don't think it's asking much to have food workers undergo periodic medical exams.

Expensive? Perhaps, but cheaper than a lawsuit.

Would be nice but I don't think we will ever see that happen!

I was at Wendy's one day and they guy taking the orders was picking at sores all around his mouth, I couldn't believe he was allowed to be working around the food.  Made me wonder what would it take to send an employee home?  I left, didn't place my order and went home and sent an email to Wendy's HQ. 

Good heavens, I would have been gagging on the spot ...you're a tough one, CB!

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Nov 21, 2013 13:39:00 GMT -5 Cowboyz said:

Nov 21, 2013 9:42:18 GMT -5 douger said:

This conflicts a bit with my libertarian core, but I don't think it's asking much to have food workers undergo periodic medical exams.

Expensive? Perhaps, but cheaper than a lawsuit.

Would be nice but I don't think we will ever see that happen!

I was at Wendy's one day and they guy taking the orders was picking at sores all around his mouth, I couldn't believe he was allowed to be working around the food.  Made me wonder what would it take to send an employee home?  I left, didn't place my order and went home and sent an email to Wendy's HQ. 

Good for you, any reply? My griping to corporate is usually limited to.... don't employee's say "thank you" anymore?

[Cowboyz]

They were actually very apologetic. The had the regional guy from my area call me for further details. Weeks later I received a letter in the mail apologizing for my "less than desirable visit" to Wendy's and they sent 4 coupons for free Frosty's. I never used those!!

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Nov 21, 2013 14:19:47 GMT -5 Cowboyz said:

They were actually very apologetic. The had the regional guy from my area call me for further details. Weeks later I received a letter in the mail apologizing for my "less than desirable visit" to Wendy's and they sent 4 coupons for free Frosty's. I never used those!!

lol, I was invited to Popeye's via my phone recorder to enjoy a free meal at the Salisbury store but nawwww, don't need it that bad. I'll buy my own elsewhere.  I don't think FF or retail in general has customer service training anymore with few exceptions. Bonfire in OC and Texas Roadhouse to name a couple.

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Nov 21, 2013 13:39:00 GMT -5 Cowboyz said:

Nov 21, 2013 9:42:18 GMT -5 douger said:

This conflicts a bit with my libertarian core, but I don't think it's asking much to have food workers undergo periodic medical exams.

Expensive? Perhaps, but cheaper than a lawsuit.

Would be nice but I don't think we will ever see that happen!

I was at Wendy's one day and they guy taking the orders was picking at sores all around his mouth, I couldn't believe he was allowed to be working around the food.  Made me wonder what would it take to send an employee home?  I left, didn't place my order and went home and sent an email to Wendy's HQ. 

AAAAGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!  Yes, I'd like my Frosty with extra herpes, thank you. AAAAGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!

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Nov 21, 2013 20:18:32 GMT -5 @sameoldhotdiggity said:

Nov 21, 2013 13:39:00 GMT -5 Cowboyz said:

Would be nice but I don't think we will ever see that happen!

I was at Wendy's one day and they guy taking the orders was picking at sores all around his mouth, I couldn't believe he was allowed to be working around the food.  Made me wonder what would it take to send an employee home?  I left, didn't place my order and went home and sent an email to Wendy's HQ. 

AAAAGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!  Yes, I'd like my Frosty with extra herpes, thank you. AAAAGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!

I guess we now know where bubba Clinton caught his.

[Evil Yoda]

You might or might not catch the virus from consuming the saliva of someone who is infected. Virions are certainly present in blood, but rarely (however, not never) in saliva. Still, it's an ADW beef. Twenty-nine months is probably about right for that.