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Review Commission Affirms Three of Four Citations Issued in Crush Incident
The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission affirmed three of four citations issued to a Cleveland-based crane company after a jib fell from a crane and seriously injured an employee. The…
ATA Announces Five New Board Members
The American Telemedicine Association on Thursday announced the addition of five new directors, saying it reflects the expanding universe of the telehealth market. Ann Mond Johnson "In response to these unprecedented…
Embrace Digital, but be Deliberate
The staffing industry has always embraced technology to a certain degree, with nearly all staffing firms using an Applicant Tracking System to capture and store candidate and client information. In addition, many staffing companies have added other automation tools to...
Worker Gets Summary Judgment for Labor Law Claim Based on Ramp Mishap
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from moving a floor buffing machine up a ramp. Case:…
Split Court Overturns Summary Judgment for Painter Who Fell on Plastic Sheeting
A divided New York appellate court ruled that a painter was not entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries after he slipped and fell on…
IAIABC Accepting Nominations for NextGen Award
The International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions opened nominations for its sixth annual NextGen Awards. IAIABC’s NextGen Awards recognize people under 40 who are having a positive impact on…
Panel Upholds Denial of Benefits for Collection Agent With Alleged Neck Injury
The Supreme Court of Tennessee’s Special Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel upheld a denial of benefits to a collection agent for her claimed neck injury. Case: Carr v. Windham Professionals Inc., No.
Contractor Fined for Allowing Fall Hazards Twice in 10 Days
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Tuesday announced citations issued to a Waukegan contractor for exposing workers to fall hazards at two job sites within 10 days. Joshua Herion, doing…
Bill Would Provide Comp for 9/11 Recovery Workers
A bill introduced in the New York State Legislature on Tuesday would provide workers’ compensation coverage for any illness or death incurred as a result of an individual’s participation in…
DWC Hosting Carrier, Provider Quarterly Meetings
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation announced that it will hold its quarterly meetings for carriers and providers May 12. Representatives from the DWC regularly meet with providers and carriers to…
DOL Announces Streamlined Process for Firefighter Comp Claims
The U.S. Department of Labor on Wednesday announced a streamlined process intended to make it easier for federal firefighters to file workers’ compensation claims for occupational illnesses such as heart…
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Appeal of See’s Candies Negligence Claim
The California Supreme Court denied a request to review an appellate court decision holding that the derivative injury doctrine doesn’t preclude a lawsuit alleging a business negligently exposed a worker…