Legal Question in Workers Comp in Missouri

My employer installed a bakery area within our restaurant that I was asked to work in. I was given no safety instructions or safety equipment to perform the duties of this assignment. I subsequently got burned on the arms from hot butter and sugar mixture. As I stated no safety equipment was provided. I have photos of the burns. These burns became infected and I sought treatment at a clinic after no bandages or care was provided at work. due to the open wounds, I believe I contracted or became infected with MRSA. I went to the hospital emergency room and spent 6 days in the hospital.

I must add that upon return after 6 days in the hospital, management then and only then, provided full safety gear (baking gloves). They knew I had been burnt and I showed them, Chris and Brad (in the office). I had to go to the Kitchen manager basically begging for action, due to the infection and pain, before I was sent to a clinic. By then my sores had been open and surely came in contact with many contaminated surfaces, which developed into me becoming infected with MRSA. No bandages or disinfectent or wraps were ever provided. Only at the hospital did i recieve any treatment.

I have been denied workers comp by Kansas restaurant and hospitality association. They are saying that it is not provable that my infection is a result of negligence by the employer. I disagree as I feel the proof is in the Negligence, (lack of a safety program or safety equipment and no in-house care for the injury) of the employer (KC HOPPS).

Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

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