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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Tool Company Cited for Exposing Workers to Amputations, Hearing Loss

  • State: Texas
  • Topic: SOUTH
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The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Tuesday that it cited a Texas manufacturing company for willfully exposing workers to the risks of amputation

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

No Change in 2024 Assessments

  • State: Missouri
  • Topic: SOUTH
  • - Popular with: Medical
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The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announced that the workers’ compensation administrative tax, as well as surcharges for the Second Injury Fund, will

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

DWC Seeks Comments on Rule Changes for Accident Prevention Services

  • State: Texas
  • Topic: SOUTH
  • - Popular with: Employer
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The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation seeks comments on an informal working draft of amendments to 28 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 166 to improve the process

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Supreme Court Denies Benefits for Worker Injured While Making Delivery for Employer

  • State: West Virginia
  • Topic: SOUTH
  • - Popular with: Legal
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The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a worker was not entitled to benefits for his knee injury that happened while making a delivery for

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

OIR Cuts Comp Rates by 15.1%

  • State: Florida
  • Topic: SOUTH
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Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworski approved a National Council on Compensation Insurance recommendation to reduce workers’ compensation rates by 15.1% on policies incepting in 2024.

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

DWC Announces Training for New Safety Professionals

  • by Steve Nichols (News Contributor)
  • State: Texas
  • Topic: SOUTH
  • - Popular with: Vendor
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The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is hosting a series of training webinars for new safety professionals to cover topics that include recordkeeping, accident investigations and preparing

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

DWC Publishes New, Revised Safety Publications

  • State: Texas
  • Topic: SOUTH
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The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation posted new and revised safety publications.

A construction safety training quick guide includes:

  • General industry safety training quick
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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Utility Has Immunity for Tree Trimmer's Electrocution

  • State: Kentucky
  • Topic: SOUTH
  • - Popular with: Insurance
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The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled that a utility company was entitled to immunity from civil liability for a tree trimmer’s fatal accident that happened

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Monday, November 13, 2023

DWC Sanctions Designated Doctor for Unnecessary Treatment, Other Violations

  • by Steve Nichols (News Contributor)
  • State: Texas
  • Topic: SOUTH
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The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation sanctioned and fined Dr. Martin M. Leonard, of McAllen.

Commissioner Jeff Nelson

Leonard specializes in physical

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Worker Qualifies as Independent Contractor but Is Still Entitled to Comp Benefits

  • State: Louisiana
  • Topic: SOUTH
  • - Popular with: Insurance
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A Louisiana appellate court overturned a grant of summary judgment for an employer, finding the injured worker was an independent contractor subject to the manual

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