Worker's Compensation Top Washington News Stories Top Washington Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:30:05 News Law Workers' Compensation Workman's Compensation Workmen's Compensation 60 Wells Fargo Buys Brokerage in Spokane http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=26982206632ccd18492a64e10064c6d6j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=26982206632ccd18492a64e10064c6d6j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Wells Fargo acquired the assets of Char Clark Associates, a Spokane-based brokerage. Washington Truck Drivers Experience High Rate of Injuries http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6977413facb2c34cf09522dde19fbe4ew http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6977413facb2c34cf09522dde19fbe4ew Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Report finds that truck drivers have some of the highest rates of workplace injuries, deaths. Safeco Sale to Liberty Mutual Under Review Sept. 10 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=de9733f93fc05482970618e443ef509ac http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=de9733f93fc05482970618e443ef509ac Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Insurance Commissioner's office will hold a hearing Sept. 10 to see if the Safeco sale to Liberty Mutual is consistent with state law. First Grant Awards from L&I Handed Out http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=27728468e5784b932df982a4af823fdec http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=27728468e5784b932df982a4af823fdec Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Labor & Industries is awarding $1.2 million in health and safety grants to seven organizations. New Filing Fees in Effect for Prevailing Wage Forms http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f9f6be664e31daa4ce83b7775b092724c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f9f6be664e31daa4ce83b7775b092724c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Contractors will now pay $40 to file prevailing wage intent and affidavit forms for public works projects in the state. Public Hearings on Crane Operation Rules Scheduled http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9ec14fed80347ed5cf1634d01e248a79c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9ec14fed80347ed5cf1634d01e248a79c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Five public hearings are scheduled in late August and early September on proposed new crane operation rules. Registration Open for Gov´s Safety Conference http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d6ff4c644ae72404a69d0de77eefe8f0c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d6ff4c644ae72404a69d0de77eefe8f0c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Registration now being accepted for the 57th annual Governor's Industrial Safety and Health Conference on Sept. 24 and 25. Owners Plead Guilty to Workers´ Compensation Fraud http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3ab965ece62e8ff7ef9b8479cea2944bc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3ab965ece62e8ff7ef9b8479cea2944bc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The owners of Schram Excavating agreed to repay $356,000 and one will serve jail time Wash. Court Protects Worker´s Third-Party Award http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=17bb33f8e9d8ff968072b9a711b89016k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=17bb33f8e9d8ff968072b9a711b89016k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appeals court ruled that the Department of Labor and Industries is not entitled to reimbursement from a worker's third-party award. Washington State Implements New Heat Rule This Week http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9f85c60ff43440fa98e821f301f9abcac http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9f85c60ff43440fa98e821f301f9abcac Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT July 5 marks the date when employers must comply with the new outdoor heat rule to protect employees from heat-related illnesses. Ferndale Cogeneration Station Earns Star Award http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4bbdaf1916355d7afbdb02aebff28239c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4bbdaf1916355d7afbdb02aebff28239c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Labor & Industries honored Ferndale electrical generating station with the highest safety honor. L&I Announces $34 Million in Dividends Going Out http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=06eb1d75e05d6b8c046ea4c2d565bb01c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=06eb1d75e05d6b8c046ea4c2d565bb01c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Employers will begin receiving dividend checks from L&I this week as $34 million is distributed back to employers. Forklift Rodeo Regional in Spokane July 12 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5a52b1c80477e888281ebb4d0d9935d3c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5a52b1c80477e888281ebb4d0d9935d3c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Forklift cowboys will compete in Spokane on July 12 to determine who will compete in the Forklift Rodeo finals in September. L&I Announces 5.018% Cost-of-Living Increase in Benefits http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c0e01e42ac11d621f31044797c7843b1c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c0e01e42ac11d621f31044797c7843b1c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state labor department announced a 5.018% increase in wage-replacement and pension benefits and a 2.88% increase in PPD benefits. Shell Oil Fined for Serious Safety Violations http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=fc3ee0c45e6a5b17a222ad86dd3e50fec http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=fc3ee0c45e6a5b17a222ad86dd3e50fec Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Shell Oil has been fined $109,600 for serious safety violations in its Equilon refinery in Anacortes. Occ-Med Center Offering Free Seminar for Small Business Owners http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=df3b85fca80c9243a1670f7de133d74bj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=df3b85fca80c9243a1670f7de133d74bj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT St. Mary Occupational Health in Walla Walla will hold a seminar for small business owners on controlling workers' comp costs. Truss Plant Wins Star Safety Award http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=fac2831d1d04d24c3160e4e12f87fefaj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=fac2831d1d04d24c3160e4e12f87fefaj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Labor and Industries bestowed a VPP Star safety award on a Burlington truss manufacturing plant. Hybrid Cranes Permanently Shut Down in Seattle by L&I http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=906964082c62ec9e92cbcbe1d9897eb1c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=906964082c62ec9e92cbcbe1d9897eb1c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT L&I shut down two cranes operating in Seattle because the hybrids failed to meet manufacturers' specifications. Looking For Heroes For Governor´s Award at Safety Conference http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3291fa4b99fa76c63bcbd3e6997c0f6fc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3291fa4b99fa76c63bcbd3e6997c0f6fc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Authorities called for nominations of a hero deserving of the governor's annual life-saving award given at fall conference. L&I Closes Down Tower Crane Operations in Seattle and Renton http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ead846e5c769c4dc119a7e9ba7c1e015c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ead846e5c769c4dc119a7e9ba7c1e015c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Labor & Industries shut down the operation of three cranes for possible electrical and structural safety violations.