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…