Worker's Compensation Top Rhode Island News Stories Top Rhode Island Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:30:04 News Law Workers' Compensation Workman's Compensation Workmen's Compensation 60 New Construction Safety Alliance Holds Kickoff Meeting Wednesday http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3dfaee5f1c354c25dc8fb67372f22dc6b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3dfaee5f1c354c25dc8fb67372f22dc6b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A new construction safety alliance will hold its initial meeting Wednesday at the New England Institute for Technology in Warwick. State Senate Approves Ferrieri´s Appointment as New Judge http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7f16ba8f783037f475a25682ac797b37k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7f16ba8f783037f475a25682ac797b37k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Senate approved the appointment of Robert M. Ferrieri to a position as a workers' compensation judge. Rhode Island Warns Carriers of Fines for Failure to Report http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6c038f2946b817adcc1a52fc11144cb5m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6c038f2946b817adcc1a52fc11144cb5m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation warned carriers they face fines for failing to report work comp policy changes. Rhode Island Requiring Appointments to View Rate and Form Filings http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2588576aa830d3c2ba5c6dcecf96f19cj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2588576aa830d3c2ba5c6dcecf96f19cj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Insurance is requiring appointments to view insurers' rate and form filings on its single SERFF terminal. NCCI Announces Rhode Island Forum http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ae7a79da8f8027b342c74de7a6a4caa1m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ae7a79da8f8027b342c74de7a6a4caa1m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT NCCI has scheduled its 2009 state advisory forum covering the state for Jan. 14. Beacon Lowers Rates by 7.2% http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=da284de9b15a0e26334c0462d6003792m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=da284de9b15a0e26334c0462d6003792m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Beacon Mutual Insurance Co., Rhode Island's largest work comp carrier, will slash rates by 7.2%, effective Oct. 1. Beacon Mutual Part of R.I. Bribery Probe http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=aa2ae8fb516143f3d04342653ddd5e6em http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=aa2ae8fb516143f3d04342653ddd5e6em Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A high-ranking union official was called by a grand jury to testify in connection with a bribery probe involving Beacon Mutual and state legislators. R.I. Employer Backs Out of Deal in Immigrant Chainsaw Case http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=efd965551ba632aba61bb4c74a2e4f12m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=efd965551ba632aba61bb4c74a2e4f12m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A state tree-service owner has refused to honor a settlement with an illegal worker who was slashed with a chainsaw. Contractor Draws $59,500 in Fines for Alleged Excavation Hazards http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=23685a1837da587e27a9f146eb6e3cadb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=23685a1837da587e27a9f146eb6e3cadb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA issued $59,500 in fines to a Middleton contractor for alleged excavation safety standards at a Newport work site. Rhode Island High Court Formally Recognizes 'Non Conveniens' http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=281036dea37d45b1b86cc467cd965394k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=281036dea37d45b1b86cc467cd965394k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court formally recognized the doctrine of 'non conveniens', and ordered the dismissal of a suit by Canadian plaintiffs. Beacon Has Paid $5.6 Million to Policyholders in Market Conduct Exam http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ccb08c6b1e2ef1645187cce638784f6dm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ccb08c6b1e2ef1645187cce638784f6dm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Beacon Mutual Insurance Co. said it has paid $5.6 million to policyholders to settle allegations from a market conduct examination. Investigators Issue Warrant for Doctor, Allege Fraud http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=15a85c0cf97f3d44715a90168df6d7c6k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=15a85c0cf97f3d44715a90168df6d7c6k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Federal investigators issued a warrant for a Providence-based physician who allegedly committed fraud and issued illegal prescriptions. Safety Partnership Forms for Naval Facility Construction http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=475859e7e958edb10221df846d3eb3dbb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=475859e7e958edb10221df846d3eb3dbb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA and Consigli Construction Co. formed a safety partnership for construction at the Naval Station and Officer Training Command in Newport. OSHA, Department of Education Sign Alliance for Training Students http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=dcbf0184cb64d575a52bf954fc562b32b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=dcbf0184cb64d575a52bf954fc562b32b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA and the Department of Education signed an alliance to promote safety and health training for career and technical school students. Settlement by Illegal R.I. Worker Breaks New Ground http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=21eb5404257e362161dcd3a2f623e0dam http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=21eb5404257e362161dcd3a2f623e0dam Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An illegal immigrant's $30,000 work comp settlement with a noncompliant employer has set precedents in the state and the nation. OSHA Fines Massachusetts Contractor over Alleged Fall Hazards http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=011600a16b84feb41f45f3afb462ac7ab http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=011600a16b84feb41f45f3afb462ac7ab Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA fined a Fall River, Mass., contractor for alleged fall hazards at a Newport residential construction site. Injured R.I. Worker Heads Back to Mexico with Claim Pending http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9e6bd23369367d0f613386e9f3acbd16m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9e6bd23369367d0f613386e9f3acbd16m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Attorneys will reportedly soon settle the claim of a tree-service worker deported en route to his work comp hearing. FirstComp Taking Aim at R.I. Small Business http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9768b74b77845596351df2e680c17315j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9768b74b77845596351df2e680c17315j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT FirstComp will begin writing business in the state next year, focusing on small businesses. Rhode Island Announces TDI Rate http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8ef2097a88c4a562db77bb9b4ae32affm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8ef2097a88c4a562db77bb9b4ae32affm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Department of Labor and Training has announced employee contributions will hold steady for temporary disability income. OSHA Fines Contractor $116,200 for Alleged Trenching Violations http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=90b0e17700591cdc193dd89f65299ad0b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=90b0e17700591cdc193dd89f65299ad0b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA fined John Rocchio Corp. $116,200 for alleged trenching violations at three work sites in the state.