Workers' Compensation News
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OSHA Fines Recycler $59,000
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11/29/2012
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By: Greg Jones (Senior Editor)
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State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed $59,000 in penalties against a California scrap metal recycler for exposing workers to safety risks including possible amputation.OSHA said inspectors found 10 serious violations at a Butte, Mont....Read More
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Owners of Drywall Company Charged with Fraud
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11/27/2012
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By: Greg Jones (Senior Editor)
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State: WA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The owners of a drywall company were charged with felony insurance fraud for allegedly collecting workers’ compensation benefits while they were working, according to the Washington state Department of Labor and Industries (L&I).The department said Jamie S. Beroth, 63, and her ...Read More
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OSHA Urges Crowd Control Measures at Holiday Sales Events
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11/26/2012
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State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is encouraging retail employers to take precautions to prevent worker injuries during "Black Friday" and other major sales events during the holiday season.In 2008, a worker was trampled to death when shoppers rushed through the do...Read More
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OSHA Announces New Whistleblower Program Director
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11/26/2012
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State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced on Wednesday that Beth Slavet has been selected as the new director of the agency's whistleblower protection program.OSHA said Slavet "is an experienced administrator and manager with more than 30 years of experience ...Read More
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OWC Posts Advisory of Pharmacy Fees
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11/16/2012
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State: DE | Segment: EAST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Delaware Office of Workers' Compensation advised Wednesday that the cost of prescriptions for injured workers is capped at 100% of the average wholesale price (AWP).Donna Forrest, medical component manager for OWC, said she received a question about the prices charged for prescri...Read More
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OSHA Cites Masonry Repair Company for Alleged Lead Violations
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11/14/2012
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By: Jim Sams (Senior Editor)
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State: IL | Segment: CENTRAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited a Chicago-based masonry repair company for seven alleged willful health violations of OSHA's lead standards, the agency said in a press release.The agency cited Waclaw Cilulko, doing business as American Masonry Inc....Read More
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Officer Resigns during Investigation of Comp Claim
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11/13/2012
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State: FL | Segment: EAST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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A veteran Sarasota police officer under investigation for a 2011 injury claim resigned as the Sarasota Police Department prepared to fire him, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune reported Sunday.The newspaper said Sarasota Police Officer Joseph "Ford" Snodgrass, who had been with the department ...Read More
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OSHA Cites Contractor for Fall Hazards
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11/09/2012
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State: NY | Segment: EAST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited a New York roofing contractor for exposing workers to fall hazards of up to 17 feet at a job site in Liverpool, N.Y.OSHA said in a press release that inspectors have recommended fines of $61,600 against Michael C. Gr...Read More
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OSHA Orders $500,000 Payment to Whistleblowing Pilot
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11/09/2012
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State: IL | Segment: CENTRAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced it has ordered Northern Illinois Flight to reinstate and pay more than $500,000 to an illegally terminated pilot following a whistleblower investigation.Northern Illinois Flight Center, based in Lake in the Hills, Ill., e...Read More
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OSHA Fines Foundry $205,100 for Alleged Hazards
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11/09/2012
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State: OH | Segment: CENTRAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued 25 citations, with fines totaling $205,100, to B.W. Grinding Co., doing business as B.W. Supply, for alleged safety and health violations at the company's Lyons, Ohio, iron foundry.OSHA began an inspection on May 7 a...Read More
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