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Workers’ Compensation Fraud Cases Pop Up Across the Country
Workers’ Compensation Fraud Cases Pop Up Across the Country

Wahkiakum County, WA (WorkersCompensation.com) – A former meter reader has pleaded guilty to workers’ compensation fraud after she was caught selling dogs, officials in Washington state said. The worker was one of several found to […]
Texas UPS Drivers Suffer from Heat Effects with No A/C
Texas UPS Drivers Suffer from Heat Effects with No A/C

Climate & Comp Bell County, Texas (WorkersCompensation.com) – One UPS driver is dead and another is lucky to be alive after suffering heat emergencies, officials said. Officials said Luis Grimaldo, 37, a Bell County delivery […]
FTA Orders MTA to Address Worker Safety after 1 Death, 38 Near-misses
FTA Orders MTA to Address Worker Safety after 1 Death, 38 Near-misses

New York, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued a special directive to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York City to address “an escalating pattern of safety incidents” regarding workers.   The […]
Legislation Targets Ship’s Owners for Bridge Collapse
Legislation Targets Ship’s Owners for Bridge Collapse

Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) – On Thursday, U.S. Reps. John Garamendi, D-Calif., and Hank Johnson, D-Ga., introduced legislation that would require owners of foreign-owned vessels to be held liable for the collapse of the Frances Scott […]
Employees Killed, Injured in Incidents Across the Country
Employees Killed, Injured in Incidents Across the Country

Boston, MA (WorkerCompensation.com) – One employee died in a fall and another died in an explosion, as workers suffered various injuries in the news this past week. In Boston, Mass., a construction worker died after […]
National Heat Strategy Includes Workplace Safety among Priorities
National Heat Strategy Includes Workplace Safety among Priorities

Climate & Comp Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) – On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the National Heat Strategy for 2024-2030 focused on coordinating heat planning, response and resilience. The federal interagency […]
Library Closes after Skateboard Attack on Worker
Library Closes after Skateboard Attack on Worker

Worcester, MA (WorkerCompensation.com) – All of the library branches in Worcester, Mass., closed earlier this month after one of the workers was attacked. Officials said the worker at the main branch was attacked with a […]
Postal Inspectors Offer Reward for Mail Carrier Shot and Killed on the Job
Postal Inspectors Offer Reward for Mail Carrier Shot and Killed on the Job

Chicago, IL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Postal inspectors are offering a $250,000 reward for any information about who shot and killed a postal worker in West Pullman on July 19. Police said witnesses saw a car drive […]