Worker's Compensation Top New Hampshire News Stories Top New Hampshire 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 New Alliance Targets Safety For Automotive Industry Workers http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c57eac5dbcc4a806c26339229326af2eb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c57eac5dbcc4a806c26339229326af2eb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA, state regulators and the Automobile Dealers Association Workers' Compensation Trust formed a safety alliance to help new hires and others. Contractor Draws $25,350 in Fines for Alleged Trenching Hazards http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2925da01728b213fad93951333d56feeb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2925da01728b213fad93951333d56feeb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA issued Alexis Construction Co. four citations and $25,350 in fines for alleged trenching hazards at a site in Manchester. PIA Announces New Hampshire Liaison http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f3bff1aed64155455d46fafd0bd9e680m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f3bff1aed64155455d46fafd0bd9e680m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT PIA's chapter in state created the new post of member liaison. OSHA Issues 12 Citations, $135,200 in FInes to Manufacturing Plant http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0bafa31ad09ccab857c4b308ca9488f5b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0bafa31ad09ccab857c4b308ca9488f5b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA issued 12 citations with fines totaling $135,200 to New England Wood Pellet for alleged safety violations. New Hampshire Rolls Back to AMA Fifth with a Catch http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9d0bcf04c3bd7e9fb0acaa663026c935m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9d0bcf04c3bd7e9fb0acaa663026c935m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Department of Labor announced that the state's injured workforce is now covered by two editions of the AMA impairment guides. N.H. Adjusts Licensing Fees http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2e4e68a86ef40513e242870043019cc4m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2e4e68a86ef40513e242870043019cc4m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The New Hampshire Insurance Department has changed some licensing fees and made its initial producer fee nonrefundable. N.H. Posts Benefits Changes http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=db7d9eb1e9a25a698e7976a699b9b668m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=db7d9eb1e9a25a698e7976a699b9b668m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Department of Labor announced a 3% boost in maximum weekly work comp benefits. OSHA Fines Two Contractors $120,200 for Alleged Safety Violations http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=64d126f987d8b081d74e3232e803e254b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=64d126f987d8b081d74e3232e803e254b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA fined two Massachusetts contractors $120,200 for alleged safety violations at a Concord construction site. New Hampshire Launches Five-Agency Task Force on Misclassification http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d29af249e8750917f81dfbf509295bbbm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d29af249e8750917f81dfbf509295bbbm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Armed with a new definition of independent contractors, the state has assembled a task force on misclassification. Truck Driver to Serve Community Service After Fraud Conviction http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e3bc6df5c85946b4302902dffde32f51j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e3bc6df5c85946b4302902dffde32f51j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A truck driver who pleaded guilty to theft by deception will serve 200 hours of community service, write an apology and pay restitution. N.H. Adds Training Sessions on Labor Laws http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=cf53a34f1362e4c3f8649c0015eb01e7m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=cf53a34f1362e4c3f8649c0015eb01e7m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Labor announced two more training sessions covering updates to laws and regulations. Fatal Forklift Accident Results in $119,500 in Fines http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=623ecc414bd53ca5da80cc279ee8bca4b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=623ecc414bd53ca5da80cc279ee8bca4b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA fined Con-Way Freight of Ann Arbor, Mich., $119,500 following a fatal forklift accident in Manchester. N.H. Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Filed One Day Late http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=34c220bb8f709523336c14af78974378c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=34c220bb8f709523336c14af78974378c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court dismissed the appeal of a pension offset because the filing was one day late. N.H. Schedules Labor Training http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9f4c7807af276277eb01cecb83578976m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9f4c7807af276277eb01cecb83578976m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Department of Labor scheduled training sessions in Concord and Newington on labor laws and regulations. OSHA Reports Construction Safety Partnership Cut Injuries Significantly http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=246d8064ae3b1f9d8e3863cc569fc2e4b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=246d8064ae3b1f9d8e3863cc569fc2e4b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA reported a partnership for construction of the Capitol Commons project in Concord significantly reduced injuries among the 21 contractors. N.H. Launches Revamped Website http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6a66bdd77b73e798c996aead2f47a545m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6a66bdd77b73e798c996aead2f47a545m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Insurance Commissioner Roger Sevigny announced the launch of a new website for the Insurance Department. New Hampshire Issues Reminder for Safety Forms http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8f5bfcaf546563420ec810c4de9cc214m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8f5bfcaf546563420ec810c4de9cc214m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Labor reminded employers of biennial requirements for the submission of safety summary forms. N.H. Bank Employee Faces Fraud Charges http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=95a8331eacd08b2cb56cae4a1be72101k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=95a8331eacd08b2cb56cae4a1be72101k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A Hanover bank employee was arrested for fraud after police observed video from the day she allegedly suffered an injury. New Hampshire Announces Deadline for Actuarial Certifications http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=aac2b2dbd8edaaf8c546f44e46319edem http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=aac2b2dbd8edaaf8c546f44e46319edem Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Insurance Department issued a reminder that actuarial certifications are due from insurers on March 15. N.H. Holds Mine Safety Refresher http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=49fd67cc21e2a5398ea9d57672dd4737m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=49fd67cc21e2a5398ea9d57672dd4737m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Mine Safety and Health Administration has scheduled 11 sessions of its refresher course in mine safety.