Workers' Compensation News
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Roofing Firm Faces $102,000 Fine After Worker Death
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02/24/2016
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By: Risk Media Solutions
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State: MA | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration slapped a roofing firm in Taunton, Massachusetts with two willful violations, one serious violation and proposed penalties of $102,900 after a worker died when a lift boom he was operating tipped over.
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Repackaged Drug Bill Helps Drive 0.9% Rate Reduction
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02/22/2016
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State: PA | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Loss costs for Pennsylvania workers' compensation rates will drop an average of 0.9% on April 1, a decrease prodded in part by legislative action to rein in the cost of repackaged drugs.
The Pennsylvania Compensation Rating Bureau recommended that change on Dec. 8, along with housekee...Read More
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Report Looks for 'Tipping Point' to Complex Comp Claims
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02/17/2016
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By: Elaine Goodman (medical/business reporter)
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State: NA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Nurse case managers can play an important role in preventing a seemingly straightforward workers’ compensation claim from taking a turn for the worse and becoming a long-term, costly case, some say.
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Research: Wellness Programs Work Best with Comprehensive Approach
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02/16/2016
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By: Elaine Goodman (medical/business reporter)
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State: NA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Other
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Even though an estimated 63% of businesses that provide health care benefits to their employees also offer workplace wellness programs, reviews are mixed as to how well the programs work.
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Report Finds Rate Softening Continuing into 2016
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02/08/2016
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By: Elaine Goodman (medical/business reporter)
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State: NA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Other
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A report released on Friday found that U.S. property and casualty insurance rates fell 4% in January, in one of the first pieces of evidence this year that rate softening is continuing in 2016.
The report from MarketScout, an insurance distribution and underwriting company headquarte...Read More
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Rollover Accident Resulting in Amputation Brings $42K in Fines
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02/05/2016
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State: PA | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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A lawn mower accident that led to the amputation of two of a workers' toes prompted an inspection by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration and $42,000 in fines against a Pennsylvania landscaping company.
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Risk Pool Refuses Coverage for Sheriff's Volunteer 'Posse'
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02/04/2016
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State: PA | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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A self-insured risk pool that provides workers' compensation and liability coverage for Pennsylvania counties has notified Clearfield County that it will not cover any claims resulting from the activities of a "volunteer posse" formed by county Sheriff West Thurston, the ...Read More
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Risk Specialist to Head Captive Insurance Regulatory Unit
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01/29/2016
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State: CT | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Janet Grace, a risk specialist with more than 20 years of experience, is now overseeing the Connecticut Insurance Department’s Captive Insurance Regulatory Unit.
Insurance Commissioner Katharine Wade announced the appointment on Wednesday.
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