Worker's Compensation Top Maine News Stories Top Maine Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:30:03 News Law Workers' Compensation Workman's Compensation Workmen's Compensation 60 Maine Board Holds Budget Session http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=242ae99d1149a7500ab23877fd7a2eadm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=242ae99d1149a7500ab23877fd7a2eadm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Maine Workers' Compensation Board will hold a special meeting today to discuss future budget issues. Egg Farm Operator Hit with Four Citations, $150,000 in Fines http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=dc1888e84d0757fc044e38c2993506a4b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=dc1888e84d0757fc044e38c2993506a4b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA issued an egg farm operator $150,000 in fines for allegedly requiring employees to work in and atop a partially collapsed building. High Court Takes Employer Off the Hook for Benefits Pending Appeal http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=44ec58ab1b3a572064866a7c372567c2j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=44ec58ab1b3a572064866a7c372567c2j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court found that an employer that voluntarily paid incapacity benefits is not required to continue payment pending appeal. Maine Work Comp Board to Meet http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=937edb3ffadc7fbecdff4b69875c9c6bm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=937edb3ffadc7fbecdff4b69875c9c6bm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Workers' Compensation Board has scheduled a business meeting next Tuesday. Maine Flags Trends in High-Dollar Claims http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=bf37ca7f67d3a79fb17ccee13a582713m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=bf37ca7f67d3a79fb17ccee13a582713m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A study of the most expensive workers' compensation claims from 1994-1998 and 1999-2003 reveals some shifts in the cost drivers. Worker´s Liver Condition Doesn´t Preclude PTD Benefits, Court Rules http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=112dce0341787230b9af898c0c5a2bf2k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=112dce0341787230b9af898c0c5a2bf2k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court ruled that a worker's incapacitating liver condition does not preclude his permanent and total disability benefits. Maine Boosts State Average Weekly Wage http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=40e3bb02d5c36e00fdf6601602337b71m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=40e3bb02d5c36e00fdf6601602337b71m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Labor raised the state average weekly wage by $24.82. Maine Revamps Work Comp Board http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=70bfce85434b6a8e4c110c68bbe43a3dm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=70bfce85434b6a8e4c110c68bbe43a3dm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Gov. John E. Baldacci signed legislation altering the terms of the Workers' Compensation Board as the next step in a 2004 reorganization. Ambiguous Settlement Required a Hearing, High Court Rules http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=89ad8d5f9cd5e02247da78e5d5b38b2bj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=89ad8d5f9cd5e02247da78e5d5b38b2bj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A district court erred by enforcing a settlement in a workplace injury suit without first holding an evidentiary hearing, the high court ruled. Consigli Construction, OSHA Form Partnership for Bangor Project http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=30d09e786d5c211e359f0cc22ceb118cb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=30d09e786d5c211e359f0cc22ceb118cb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA and Consigli Construction Co. formed a safety partnership for construction at the Penobscot County Judicial Center. Electrocution Death Prompts $121,500 in Fines to Contractors http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=48c8ba357e2b4af887e8cc740065094eb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=48c8ba357e2b4af887e8cc740065094eb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA fined two contractors a total of $121,500 in the electrocution death of a worker at a Hermon construction site. Maine High Court: Statute Starts on Filing or DOI Dates http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=64a9e3c7c2e3107e06c9d0576ef71ec8k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=64a9e3c7c2e3107e06c9d0576ef71ec8k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Maine Supreme Court ruled that a woman's claim did not violate the statute of limitations because of when the employer reported the injury. Baldacci names Educator as Chief Insurance Regulator http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=01489f6a530cce5802497c9ce2f9c37fm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=01489f6a530cce5802497c9ce2f9c37fm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Gov. John E. Baldacci has named a Georgetown University associate research professor to head the Maine Bureau of Insurance. Maine Issues TRIPRA Bulletin http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=891ee7d79f58ba3e73706e05af789970m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=891ee7d79f58ba3e73706e05af789970m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state has updated its bulletin covering terrorism insurance. Maine Court Dismisses Ratings Stacking Appeal as Moot http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3299eb89f8896f6c17a04b3cc316d131k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3299eb89f8896f6c17a04b3cc316d131k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT State's Supreme Judicial Court dismissed an appeal questioning the stacking of injury ratings because it was moot. Stakeholders Form Safety Partnership for Hollywood Slots Project http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d2de3209324edb7571296a843592be6eb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d2de3209324edb7571296a843592be6eb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA, Cianbro Corp. and the Bureau of Labor Standards consultation program formed a safety partnership for the Hollywood Slots project in Bangor. Maine Schedules January Meetings http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3a145786a54058e3b5f236aa70767267m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3a145786a54058e3b5f236aa70767267m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Workers' Compensation Board of Directors will meet Jan. 15 and Jan. 22. OSHA Fines Bath Iron Works $441,500 for Alleged Hazards http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ebe0889e020c8fe3c642923b3777e98cb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ebe0889e020c8fe3c642923b3777e98cb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA fined Bath Iron Works $441,500 for alleged health and safety violations at its Bath shipyard. Appeal of Repayment Order Belongs in Superior Court http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=be36911859abc4e4b89ce92f8fa8e975j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=be36911859abc4e4b89ce92f8fa8e975j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Judicial Court ruled that it does not have jurisdiction to consider a claimant's appeal of an order to repay benefits. Maine Board Adds Biweekly Calculator http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=da5c0708438be8c544e6db876969d833m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=da5c0708438be8c544e6db876969d833m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Workers' Compensation Board has added a biweekly payroll calculator to its website.