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Case Study

Briggs & Stratton: Manufacturer cuts injuries and costs with a Total Worker Health approach

See how Briggs & Stratton cut injuries and saved $1.5M by integrating occupational health, physical therapy, and advanced primary care into one strategy.

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Manufacturing environments place physical demands on workers, and when injuries occur, the costs compound quickly. Workers' compensation claims, lost productivity, and rising healthcare costs strain operations. This case study explores how one manufacturer transformed worker safety and financial outcomes with a Total Worker Health approach.

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ABOUT BRIGGS & STRATTON

A manufacturer protecting those behind the product

Who they are

Briggs & Stratton is a leading manufacturer of small engines and outdoor power equipment, with eight U.S. production facilities. Employees spend hours on the line each day performing tasks that place demands on the body.

A workforce that deserves whole-person care

Briggs and Stratton recognized the link between employee health and business performance. In 2022, the company partnered with Marathon Health to integrate occupational health, physical therapy, and advanced primary care.

THE CHALLENGE

When injuries become a business risk, reactive care isn't enough

For Briggs & Stratton, musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries threatened productivity and costs. At eight facilities, these injuries sidelined employees, while existing programs failed to connect safety with whole-person health.

Injuries were driving up workers' comp costs and slowing output
Injuries created a cascading effect on overall employee health
Safety, wellness, and primary care programs operated in silos

The physical demands of manufacturing work compound MSK risks over time. With healthcare costs rising and programs operating in silos, Briggs and Stratton needed an approach that integrated care and intervened before issues became recordable injuries.

THE MARATHON HEALTH SOLUTION

Breaking down silos to build a Total Worker Health strategy that works

Industrial training and early intervention on the floor

Marathon Health physical therapists work on the Briggs & Stratton factory floor, coaching new hires and intervening at the first sign of discomfort to reduce injury risk.

Ergonomic analysis and data-driven job rotation

An ergonomics expert developed risk ratings across seven body regions, identifying high-incidence injuries. Job rotation then matched recovery needs to other roles, preventing overuse.

Seamless connection between the floor and the health center

Floor conversations lead to referrals for preventive screenings, physicals, and chronic condition management. Wellness programs extend the reach of care beyond the health center.

Smiling person in orange hard hat, safety glasses, and hi-vis vest stands arms crossed in a Briggs & Stratton facility.

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member satisfaction score among Briggs & Stratton employees

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lower DART (days away, restricted, or transferred) rate

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lower healthcare costs for engaged members

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saved from reduction in injuries, presenteeism, lost time, and turnover

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decrease in the average cost of injury claims

It’s a game-changer from a financial perspective. You can see the results within our workers’ comp claims and our risk. It’s great for employees and engagement.

Benefits Manager

Briggs & Stratton

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See how integrated care transformed safety and savings

The full case study details how Briggs & Stratton partnered with Marathon Health to reduce injuries, lower costs, and improve employee well-being. Download it to explore the strategy, data, and outcomes behind a Total Worker Health approach that delivers real results.

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