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Residential Contractor Gets Hit Anew for Fall Hazards, No Hard Hats 05/10/2016
By: Risk Media Solutions
State: NJ | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Medical
A repeat safety-offending New Jersey construction firm has been cited once again for putting its workers at risk of falls and head injuries, the U.S. Occupational and Health Administration announced...Read More
 
 
Report Compares Workers' Comp Laws Across the U.S. 05/06/2016
State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
A new report that details the differences among workers’ compensation laws in the 50 states and certain Canadian provinces is now available for purchase. The report, which looks at workers’ compensation laws as of Jan. 1, was produced by the International Association of Indust...Read More
 
 

Report: Large-Deductible Policies Among PEOs Are of Special Concern 05/04/2016
By: Elaine Goodman (medical/business reporter)
State: NA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
A report by two groups of state regulators has sparked a debate on whether large-deductible policies held by professional employer organizations should be handled differently than other large-deductible policies. ...Read More
 
 

Rock 'n' Rolling Claimant Arrested for Alleged Work Comp Fraud 05/04/2016
State: PA | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance
A Pennsylvania workers' compensation claimant who told doctors that he could barely lift his arms after a workplace accident was arrested last Friday on fraud charges after investigators observed him playing drums in his rock 'n' roll band. ...Read More
 
 
Residential Care Facility Cited for Failing to Protect Against Workplace Violence 05/04/2016
By: Risk Media Solutions
State: NE | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a residential facility for developmentally challenged individuals in Nebraska for exposing its workers to workplace violence from patients. OSHA inspected Integrated Life Choices Inc. in October 2015 and found that it had re...Read More
 
 

Report: Improved Medical Care Should Be Formulary Focus 04/29/2016
By: Elaine Goodman (medical/business reporter)
State: NA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
States that are considering use of a workers’ compensation drug formulary should focus on how the formulary will improve care of injured workers to gain support for the plan, rather than emphasizing potential cost savings, according to a report released this month. ...Read More
 
 
Restore Rehabilitation Hires Chief Revenue Officer 04/29/2016
State: MD | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Medical
Restore Rehabilitation, a workers’ compensation medical and vocational case management company, has hired Sean O’Donnell as its chief revenue officer, the company announced Thursday. O’Donnell brings more than 20 years of sales and marketing experience to his new role. H...Read More
 
 

Roofer Cited for Fall Protection Hazards for Sixth Time in Three Years 04/25/2016
By: Risk Media Solutions
State: FL | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal
A repeat violator roofing firm in Florida has been cited by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration for putting its workers at risk of falling off a roof by making them work without fall protection. ...Read More
 
 

Roofing Contractor, Sub Ignore OSHA and Suffer the Consequences 04/22/2016
By: Risk Media Solutions
State: CO | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
A Denver roofing company and a subcontractor that thumbed their noses at U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspectors has been cited for repeatedly exposing their workers to fall hazards. ...Read More
 
 

Roofing Co. Owner Sentenced to 250 Days for Premium and Tax Fraud 04/21/2016
State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
The owner of a California roofing business must serve 250 days in county jail and pay $718,000 in restitution after being sentenced Wednesday for workers' compensation premium and payroll tax fraud, the Monterey County District Attorney's Office announced. ...Read More
 
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