Worker's Compensation Top Mississippi News Stories Top Mississippi 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 OSHA Fines Contractor $65,450 in Deaths of Three Workers in Trench http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=40e02b43a155fec62f8ac3e124a0d25db http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=40e02b43a155fec62f8ac3e124a0d25db Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA fined American Air Specialists $65,450 for alleged violations in the deaths of three workers in a trenching accident in Hattiesburg. Miss. Appellate Court Affirms PTD Award for 66-Year-Old Worker http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=050e5b5d2d31b38a2928d9e9afe9a3cdk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=050e5b5d2d31b38a2928d9e9afe9a3cdk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Court of Appeals affirmed an administrative law judge's permanent total disability award for a 66-year-old worker. Teacher Wins PTD Benefits Despite Work As Elections Commissioner http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=421328be552f574ddd55e5d6ea717a87k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=421328be552f574ddd55e5d6ea717a87k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A teacher who occasionally works is entitled to PTD benefits despite her occasional work as an elections commissioner, an appellate court ruled. Miss. Claimant Prevails in Depression Dispute, Wins PTD http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ac469eda03cc40cc78a1d0a2c21bc611k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ac469eda03cc40cc78a1d0a2c21bc611k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A claimant who argued that he developed severe depression as a result of his compensable physical injury won PTD benefits at the Court of Appeals. Miss. Court Reverses PTD Case Because of Insufficient Evidence http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1f3e5e73b5aa673be6fcff8a738fc1c3k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1f3e5e73b5aa673be6fcff8a738fc1c3k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Court of Appeals ruled that a Workers' Compensation Commission ruling granting PTD benefits was based on insufficient evidence. OSHA Issues 16 Citations, $78,100 in Fines to Pass Christian Business http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=50f64b2d0296111fa922259581156fadb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=50f64b2d0296111fa922259581156fadb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA issued 16 citations with fines totaling $78,100 to a Pass Christian manufacturing plant for alleged violations including using damaged cranes. Safety Board Releases Safety Video on Oilfield Explosion Deaths http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=52417c41c60df49b5a7ed918c6460968b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=52417c41c60df49b5a7ed918c6460968b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Chemical Safety Board released a video detailing an explosion in the Patridge-Raleigh oil field that killed three workers in 2006. Claimant Denied Medical Benefits Because of Lack of Authorization http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e55541e0246d661f2ad0f87cf2cc2a81k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e55541e0246d661f2ad0f87cf2cc2a81k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appeals court affirmed a decision granting PTD status but denying benefits for two surgeries because the claimant didn't request authorization. Mississippi Mails Renewal Lists for Appointments http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8f8d3bc5dbd380b2a3b2e5715a666e09m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8f8d3bc5dbd380b2a3b2e5715a666e09m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Insurance Department mailed out property-and-casualty appointment renewal lists on Monday. Manufacturer Receives $193,000 in Fines for Alleged Violations http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=11cffbae2851d6f80993d2e3689c7a03b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=11cffbae2851d6f80993d2e3689c7a03b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA issued 54 citations with fines totaling $193,000 to Howard Industries for alleged violations at two plants in Laurel. Miss. Court Rules Two-Year Statute Precludes Claim http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6c92e3016cf159904fdfed9eb500ab36k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6c92e3016cf159904fdfed9eb500ab36k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Court of Appeals concluded that the statute of limitations precludes a worker's claim that he filed 11 years after the date of injury. Mississippi Claimant Fails to Prove Change in Condition http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f217dcdbb8117eee141dbd5e2163e643k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f217dcdbb8117eee141dbd5e2163e643k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Court of Appeals ruled that a claimant failed to satisfy the burden of proof required to show a change in economic condition. Miss. Court Concludes Injured Worker Had Only One Statutory Employer http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6c96c56e1fdd8ac8593968fe0c6a2e03k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6c96c56e1fdd8ac8593968fe0c6a2e03k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appellate court ruled that one company owes the Loggers Self-Insured Fund reimbursement, after it mistakenly paid benefits of $177,586. Mississippi Appeals Court Affirms Decision to Apportion Arm Injury http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8fc9cd8d95f30917266492bf66025721k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8fc9cd8d95f30917266492bf66025721k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Full Commission did not err by deciding to apportion a worker's right arm injury, the Court of Appeals concluded. Employer's Failure to Pay Benefits Didn't Waive Immunity http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=07ff8d7a29c66d4650998335188d0488j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=07ff8d7a29c66d4650998335188d0488j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An employer whose carrier refused to pay death benefits did not lose its immunity under exclusive remedy, an appellate court ruled. Defense Cites History to Disprove Mental Injury Claim http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d20db20f7a680a146787f9c06cc7b558k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d20db20f7a680a146787f9c06cc7b558k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appellate court affirmed the denial of a mental injury claim after considering a medical expert's testimony citing the claimant's medical history. Miss. Court Agrees That Statute of Limitations Bars Late Claim http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=154c5d5534b490010ec8eccb9ec6aa38k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=154c5d5534b490010ec8eccb9ec6aa38k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appellate court affirmed a ruling stating that the two-year statute of limitations bars a worker's back injury claim. Mississippi Renewing Adjuster and Producer Licenses http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2089778f6c0577615e052acc9465807fm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2089778f6c0577615e052acc9465807fm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Insurance Department detailed the 2008 renewal process for adjuster and producer licenses. Miss. Boosts Medical Miles to 50.5 Cents http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=cea8490ba1ccc7de2f2fd93299d54d78m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=cea8490ba1ccc7de2f2fd93299d54d78m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Commission has increased workers' compensation mileage. Court Affirms After Noting Claimant's Witnesses Disagree on Rating http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f7b4a2d5771b25ed2bb8d3506041db8ek http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f7b4a2d5771b25ed2bb8d3506041db8ek Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appeals court affirmed a PD ruling after determining that the claimant's medical witnesses contradicted their own impairment ratings.