Worker's Compensation Top Wisconsin News Stories Top Wisconsin 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 WCRB Sets Deadline For Medical Transactional Data http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=87afcf1a7983e1688d5b24a7a5515f2bw http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=87afcf1a7983e1688d5b24a7a5515f2bw Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Wisconsin Compensation Rating Board set an Oct. 31 submission deadline for medical transactional data for 2006 and a Nov. 30 deadline for 2007. Bureau Notes Rate Increase of 2.91% Takes Effect Oct. 1 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f15ec764a02184518428b3d31d1c070bb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=f15ec764a02184518428b3d31d1c070bb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Compensation Rating Bureau noted an overall rate increase of 2.91% takes effect on Oct. 1. OSHA Offices Host Training for Professional Caregivers Sept. 9 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b047f154468b38af03b090d354ce71e9b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b047f154468b38af03b090d354ce71e9b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA's four offices in the state will host training for professional caregivers Sept. 9 in Wisconsin Dells. Medical Costs on Agenda for Next Wis. Advisory Council Meeting http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4142a412f6bd5e75fcd07dc060010b9ej http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4142a412f6bd5e75fcd07dc060010b9ej Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Workers' Compensation Advisory Council will discuss medical costs and the agreed bill cycle during its next meeting on Sept. 11. Board To Probe Storage Tank Explosion that Killed Three Workers http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=bc610c44fc599d33d45ce40ea51c95f4b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=bc610c44fc599d33d45ce40ea51c95f4b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Chemical Safety Board announced a full investigation of the July 29 storage tank explosion that killed three workers in Tomahawk. OSHA Cosponsors ´Stateline Safety Workshop´ in Janesville Sept. 17 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=db19f973ea4c09c255347b6c86841d6eb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=db19f973ea4c09c255347b6c86841d6eb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA is cosponsoring the 10th annual 'Stateline Safety Workshop' set for Sept. 17 in Janesville. OSHA Issues Electronics Recycler 26 Citations, $127,400 in Fines http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=27a665c40a69b1f4819794eaa0996cbbb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=27a665c40a69b1f4819794eaa0996cbbb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA issued 26 citations with fines totaling $127,400 to CRT Processing for alleged violations including exposing workers to cadmium and lead. Office Notes Changes in License Renewal Notice Format, Requirements http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9040068e6650c646a850abc89c84ccb6b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9040068e6650c646a850abc89c84ccb6b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Office of the Insurance Commissioner reported renewal notices are in postcard format and failure to renew timely means revocation, not suspension. Rexnord Industries Dedicates Memorial at 2006 Explosion Site http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=cda5e58b637ecd26ab57ad0acee9230db http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=cda5e58b637ecd26ab57ad0acee9230db Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Rexnord Industries dedicated a memorial plaza at the site where a propane explosion killed three workers in December 2006. Department Seeks Entries for ´Safety Calendar Art Contest´ http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9977b16d268cdc34183bc8377c36482eb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9977b16d268cdc34183bc8377c36482eb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Department of Workforce Development Secretary Roberta Gassman called for entries for the fourth annual 'Safety Calendar Art Contest.' A.M. Best Downgrades Wisconsin County Mutual´s Ratings http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=14e8952137687f1377fa1e22e9d4e6ccj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=14e8952137687f1377fa1e22e9d4e6ccj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A.M. Best downgraded credit and financial strength ratings for Wisconsin County Mutual, citing poor experience in comp and property lines. The Hanover Appoints Commercial Lines VP in Wisconsin http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3d1011b22cd4b61f50865818ac70e77bj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3d1011b22cd4b61f50865818ac70e77bj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Hanover appointed a native to take over as commercial lines regional VP, working out of Milwaukee. Safety Council Honors Administrator with Lifetime Achievement Award http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=46ab9a700d406f3c54487143a4fe02deb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=46ab9a700d406f3c54487143a4fe02deb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Safety Council presented Division of Workers' Compensation Administrator Frances Huntley-Cooper with a lifetime achievement award. Bulletin Notes Acts Affecting PEOs and Workers' Comp http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=933fe5b413b3013adcd8017f878dabb9b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=933fe5b413b3013adcd8017f878dabb9b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Insurance Commissioner Dilweg issued a bulletin summarizing legislative acts affecting professional employer organizations and workers' comp. Wisconsin Announces New Online Tool to Apply for WCRB Coverage http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3b3f6357b5d78408940d55beecef6259k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3b3f6357b5d78408940d55beecef6259k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The WCRB announced that it is almost ready to launch a new tool helping employers apply for workers' compensation coverage. Wisconsin Builders Association, OSHA Approve Safety Alliance http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9752dfca7bfc06b0135b58f4a215fe11b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9752dfca7bfc06b0135b58f4a215fe11b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA and the Wisconsin Builders Association formed an alliance to promote safety in the residential construction industry. Study Shows Claim Costs Grew Rapidly But Average Stayed Low http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a9be73499b4e4009c3f6a50e390a1405b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a9be73499b4e4009c3f6a50e390a1405b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A Workers' Compensation Research Institute study showed rapid growth in claim costs but noted costs remained low compared to other study states. Legislation Removes Barriers to Electronic Exchange of Patient Data http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7f808532f6d224f059b79e33187a47dcb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7f808532f6d224f059b79e33187a47dcb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Lawmakers unanimously approved legislation to remove barriers to implementing electronic exchange of patients' health information. Acuity Promotes Appraiser and Claims Reps http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b828c8ffb678767d60f7d66b1362ab94j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b828c8ffb678767d60f7d66b1362ab94j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Acuity promoted a damage appraiser and claims representatives in its Seboygan office. Murphy Oil USA, OSHA Approve Agreement on Refinery Conditions http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a158ce950ac865d2412b385fb002b601b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a158ce950ac865d2412b385fb002b601b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Murphy Oil USA will pay OSHA $179,100 in fines and is taking corrective measures under a settlement involving the company's Superior refinery.