Workers' Compensation News
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U.K. Scientists Warn Some Nanotubes Share Risks with Asbestos
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05/23/2008
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State: NA | Segment: Medicine | 0
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Researchers at the University of Edinburgh's Centre for Inflammation Research who injected multi-walled carbon nanotubes into mice detected precancerous growths similar to those attributed to asbestos fibers.The university study said the damage is limited to long, straight multi-wall...Read More
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U.S. House Panel Questions Comp Profits in Defense Industry
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05/19/2008
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State: NA | Segment: Top | 0
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A Congressional watchdog committee is ringing alarm bells over the profits earned by four major carriers that provide workers' compensation coverage for defense contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan.The Democratic staff of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform sai...Read More
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Unisource Merging with Claimetrics to Create National TPA
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05/14/2008
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State: NA | Segment: Business | 0
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Unisource Administrators announced this week that it is merging with Claimetrics, a partnership that will allow the combined company to offer national third-party workers' compensation administration services to large self-insureds and small-business accounts.“We have been seek...Read More
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Union Local Apprenticeship Program, OSHA Form Alliance
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05/09/2008
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State: IL | Segment: Safety | 0
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 Apprenticeship and Skill Improvement Program in Wilmington, Ill., have formed an alliance to develop training and education programs that they hope will result in safer and healthier workpl...Read More
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U.S. Physical Therapy Net Income Up 30.4% in First Quarter
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05/09/2008
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State: NA | Segment: Business | 0
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U.S. Physical Therapy reported Thursday that its net income rose 30.4% in the first quarter of 2008, to $2.4 million from $1.8 million in the first quarter of 2007. Earnings per share increased to 20 cents from 16 cents.Net revenue from continuing operations increased from $34.6 million ...Read More
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Univ. of Calif. to Implement Remedy Interactive Software Statewide
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05/08/2008
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State: CA | Segment: Business | 0
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Remedy Interactive announced Wednesday that the University of California has selected its software to help reduce the number of workplace injuries, workers' compensation claims and lost work days among staff members. After an initial pilot project with its Office of the President, th...Read More
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United Airlines Receives 47 Citations, $215,500 in Fines
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05/05/2008
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State: IL | Segment: Safety | 0
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced Friday it has issued 47 citations and $215,500 in fines against United Airlines in Chicago for alleged multiple serious and repeat violations of federal workplace safety standards.OSHA reported it selected United Airlines for in...Read More
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U.S. House Passes Explosive Dust Bill
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05/05/2008
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State: NA | Segment: Regulatory | 0
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The U.S. House of Representatives last week passed legislation mandating an extensive set of new regulations governing explosive dust hazards, following a fatal Feb. 7 explosion at the Imperial Sugar Refinery in Savannah, Ga.In the Georgia accident, eight people died in the refinery and ...Read More
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U.S. HealthWorks Buys Southern Calif. Medical Center
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05/02/2008
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State: CA | Segment: Business | 0
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U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group on Thursday announced the acquisition of Foothill Medical Center in the Los Angeles suburb of Irwindale.The Irwindale Medical Center is a full-service, walk-in medical center offering occupational medicine and urgent care services, U.S. HealthWorks said in ...Read More
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Uninsured Motorist Carrier Wins Credit from Work Comp Carrier
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04/22/2008
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State: LA | Segment: Courts | 0 | Popular with Legal
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An employee who suffered injuries in a work-related accident won coverage for his medical benefits and $292,244 after being struck by an uninsured motorist while returning from a delivery. The Louisiana Supreme Court granted the employer's uninsured motorist carrier a $334,040 credit...Read More
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