Case Study: Gray Television, Inc


Gray Television began their SPEC Drug-Free Workplace program in 1996.

The following is a recap of workers' compensation statistics reported and experienced by Gray Television in addressing the effectiveness of their drug-testing program.

FIRST STUDY:

The following is a recap of their first 3 years experience from their initial study conducted by the Gray Human Resources Department:

  • From 1996 to 1999, Total Cost of Claims for Gray Television dropped 73%
  • From 1996 to 1999, Worker's Compensation Claims dropped by 181%
  • Number of Reported Worker's Comp. Claims:
    • 1996: 1 per 19.2 employees
    • 1999: 1 per 53.9 employees **

** The above reduction were experienced while the number of employees increased from 943 to 1725 over the same time period.
Also, the company has always experienced a relatively low modifier in regards to their workers' compensation premium.

SECOND STUDY:

Gray Television conducted their second study in 2002 to address the years 1998 through 2001 (4 years).

  • Total Annual Workers' Comp. claims dropped:
    • 1998: $110,737
    • 2001: $ 29,433
  • Average Claim per Employee dropped:
    • 1998: $82.82
    • 2001: $20.15