Workers Comp

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration  Thursday released its findings from an investigation into a deadly Pennsylvania candy factory explosion, faulting the company for failing to evacuate the building after workers reported smelling gas. Seven workers were killed in the March 24 explosion caused by a natural gas leak at the R.M. Palmer Co. …

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WTW expanded its ranks with the hiring of former executives from rivals Marsh and Lockton. Also of note: The announcement of the 2023 Women to Watch honorees. Source link

Medical payments per claim decreased by 3% on average in 17 states for 2021 injuries with costs that extended into the first quarter of 2022, according to a set of studies released Thursday by the Workers Compensation Research Institute. The main driver of the decline was a decrease in the utilization of medical services, likely …

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A truck driver who was injured during a workers compensation treatment session for another injury is entitled to additional benefits, the Tennessee Court of Workers’ Compensation Claims ruled Wednesday. Clayton Rash was injured at work and approved for disability benefits and medical treatment. During a physical therapy session, he suffered a rotator cuff tear and …

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Business Insurance on Thursday named the 2023 winners of its annual Women to Watch awards program. The program, which began in 2006, recognizes women leaders doing outstanding work in risk management and commercial insurance. From the beginning, the program has recognized winners working around the globe, and in 2017 the publication expanded the awards to …

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The U.S. Department of Labor Tuesday announced a settlement agreement with a New Jersey contractor that was cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration after workers were exposed to high-voltage power lines at a work site. As part of the agreement, Wayne-based Litana Development Inc. will pay $180,000 in penalties for two willful citations …

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The U.S. Department of Labor said Tuesday that a Boise, Idaho, dog daycare business owner has agreed to pay $25,000 each to two former employees who were fired after raising concerns about being exposed to COVID-19 on the job. The consent agreement, entered Monday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho, also …

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From wearables to apps that track movement, technology has fast become key to helping employers reduce musculoskeletal injuries. Citing confusion over the matter, the National Safety Council on Wednesday issued a white paper on how employers can best pursue such technology.  In examining products and services available, researchers found that computer vision “may be a …

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The Ohio Supreme Court Tuesday ruled that the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation can’t recover costs for a doctor’s review in a case to recover proceeds from a third-party lawsuit filed by a worker injured in a vehicle accident initially covered by workers comp. Lamar Thomas, whose initial claim was paid by the BWC, sought …

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As retailers begin hiring seasonal workers to meet the demands of the upcoming holiday season, experts are stressing the importance of safety training for temporary employees who may be new to fast-paced industries such as warehousing and delivery. Over the years retail work has shifted more toward mail-order and has become a focus for safety …

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