Worker's Compensation Top Alaska News Stories Top Alaska Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:30:01 News Law Workers' Compensation Workman's Compensation Workmen's Compensation 60 High Court: Employer Record of Pre-Existing Injury Need Not Be Specific http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9979649f941211d5cacbf72e4d98ae64j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9979649f941211d5cacbf72e4d98ae64j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Documentation of a pre-existing condition need not be exact to qualify for Second Injury Fund reimbursement, the high court ruled. Alaskan High Court Grants PTD to Claimant With Unrelated Injuries http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d34d7a6b185ae3f343c63c9302d76356k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d34d7a6b185ae3f343c63c9302d76356k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A claimant with a variety of debilitating conditions unrelated to his work is entitled to PTD benefits, according to a state Supreme Court decision. OSHA Cites Army for Alleged Hazards at Fort Richardson http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=20852d54f5c85849964767cbf97827c4b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=20852d54f5c85849964767cbf97827c4b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA issued 15 citations to the Army for alleged safety hazards at Fort Richardson's Directorate of Public Works near Anchorage. Alaska Timber Insurance Exchange Paying $2.8M Dividend http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=558322ced7a591b85a30a12585a31986j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=558322ced7a591b85a30a12585a31986j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Alaska Timber Insurance Exchange will pay a $2.8 million dividend to members, or 31% of its direct premiums. Safety Council Extends Deadline for Award Nominations http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=23d1aa67f180edf36d8cd0aa11309f7fj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=23d1aa67f180edf36d8cd0aa11309f7fj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Safety Advisory Council extended the deadline to make nominations for safety awards at the Governor's Safety and Health Conference. ConocoPhillips' Alpine Field Wins 'Star' Status in Alaska http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=99e1216d40d5a6f31cddee09a6d4e3a3j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=99e1216d40d5a6f31cddee09a6d4e3a3j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT ConocoPhillips' Alpine Field was designated a 'Star' for safety efforts by the state Occupational Safety and Health program. Alaska Safety Conference Slated for March 20-21 in Anchorage http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2d4c5bfa96250d0f3af4a28deb435a2fj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2d4c5bfa96250d0f3af4a28deb435a2fj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Alaska Safety Advisory Council will hold its annual conference March 20-21 in Anchorage. Alaska Supreme Court Affirms Exclusive Remedy for Seaman http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a071071bc79a9ce53e273bd975a44410k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a071071bc79a9ce53e273bd975a44410k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court ruling reinforced a 2003 law limiting state workers' exclusive remedy to the workers' compensation system. Alaska OSH Review Board to Hear Challenges to Citations http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e3efa5a68a3f0fcc3d674d42349ee73bz http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e3efa5a68a3f0fcc3d674d42349ee73bz Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Alaska Occupational Safety and Review Board set a meeting to hear challenges from employers to workplace citations. Alaska to Adopt AMA's Sixth Edition in March http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8b8fde526f4c6f7bf74d33083f6648c6z http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8b8fde526f4c6f7bf74d33083f6648c6z Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT State's Workers' Compensation Division said it will adopt the Sixth Edition of the AMA Guides beginning March 31. David Stone Named Alaska Deputy Commissioner of Labor http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=41f5f09188da399e5e8bc54f4a868359z http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=41f5f09188da399e5e8bc54f4a868359z Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT David Stone of Juneau will take over as deputy commissioner of the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development on Jan. 4. Alaskan Brewing Co. Receives SHARP Status for Fourth Time http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=def3b4400c8b742cfe8f88fd9286e6d7z http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=def3b4400c8b742cfe8f88fd9286e6d7z Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Alaskan Brewing Co. achieved Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) status for the fourth time since 2001. Alaska Board Never Told Claimant It Might Reconsider http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=v302e07s1522682ef46w30R http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=v302e07s1522682ef46w30R Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Board didn't give a claimant a fair chance when it re-decided his claim four years later, justices said. Review Board Sets Five Days of Hearings on Labor Citations http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c274m07t938834jk33z58xb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c274m07t938834jk33z58xb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Occupational Safety and Health Review Board hearings Oct. 29 to Nov. 2 in Anchorage. Supreme Court Backs New Appeals Process http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=k253k07l1350501lm40x36R http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=k253k07l1350501lm40x36R Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Supreme Court ruled that a Workers' Compensation Commission created two year ago is legal but limited in its authority. Juneau Treatment Plant Receives ´SHARP´ Award http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=r253y07d1360782vw12u34b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=r253y07d1360782vw12u34b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Juneau's Mendenhall Wastewater Treatment Plant received a 'SHARP' safety award from the state. Westmark Inn Tok Receives ´SHARP´ Award http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=z250i07w1485018fg46m34b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=z250i07w1485018fg46m34b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Labor and Workforce Development awarded Westmark Inn Tok 'SHARP' status. Westmark Inn Skagway Receives SHARP Award http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=q241q07e587207hi54u4lfb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=q241q07e587207hi54u4lfb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Westmark Inn Skagway received the SHARP award for its workplace safety and health programs. Alaska Supreme: Board Can´t Punish Obedient Claimant http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=s232m07n1117326ij15f36c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=s232m07n1117326ij15f36c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that a claimant that followed the board's misleading instructions acted reasonably. Review Board Cancels Aug. 27 Anchorage Hearing http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=g229m07r1359613hi10v27b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=g229m07r1359613hi10v27b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Occupational Safety and Health Review Board canceled its Aug. 27 hearing in Anchorage.