McDonald 's workers in 19 countries have filed complaints over workplace hazards , according to labor organizers . Employees report a persistent shortage of equipment for handling hot equipment and say they ' ve been burned while cleaning grills that have to be kept on . In a statement , McDonald 's said the company and its franchisees are committed to providing safe working conditions , and will review allegations .
McDonald 's workers in 19 cities have filed complaints over workplace hazards , according to labor organizers . Employees cite a persistent lack of gloves for handling hot equipment and say they 've been burned while cleaning grills that have to be kept on . In a statement , McDonald 's said the company and its franchisees are committed to providing safe working conditions , and will review allegations .