A NJ Workers' Compensation Judge Ordered the continuation of medical services to an injured worker who has been struggling for years because of chronic knee pain depression and anxiety despite the objection of the employer who sought to terminate care. The Judge Philip A. Tornetta, Administrative Supervisory Judge of Compensation, adopted an innovative approach in attempt to reduce or eliminated prescribed drugs including, "Oxycontin for her knee pain, Lexapro for depression and Xanax, which helps her sleep."
Friday, March 18, 2016
Thursday, March 10, 2016
NJ Company Fined $52,000 by OSHA for Unprotected Trench
Employer name: D.S. Meyer Enterprises LLC, 34 Maple Ave. Waldwick, New Jersey
Site: 45 Waterview Blvd., Parsippany, New Jersey
Citations issued: On Feb. 29, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Parsippany Area Office issued citations for five serious and one willful violation.
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Daylight Savings: Suggestions to help workers adapt to the time change
Today's post is shared from cdc.gov/niosh:
We all know the saying to help us remember to adjust our clocks for the daylight savings time changes (this Sunday in case you are wondering). But, what can we do to help workers adjust to the effects of the time change? A few studies have examined these issues but many questions remain on this topic including the best strategies to cope with the time changes.
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We all know the saying to help us remember to adjust our clocks for the daylight savings time changes (this Sunday in case you are wondering). But, what can we do to help workers adjust to the effects of the time change? A few studies have examined these issues but many questions remain on this topic including the best strategies to cope with the time changes.
Friday, March 4, 2016
The National Association of Workers’ Compensation Judiciary March 2016 Newsletter
I strongly urge you to read The National Association of Workers’ Compensation Judiciary March 2016 Newsletter for cutting edge information concerning national workers' compensation issues.
US DOT Bans the Use of Electronic Cigarettes on Commercial Flights
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced a final rule that explicitly bans the use of electronic cigarettes on commercial flights. The final rule applies to all scheduled flights of U.S. and foreign carriers involving transportation in, to, and from the U.S.
“This final rule is important because it protects airline passengers from unwanted exposure to electronic cigarette aerosol that occurs when electronic cigarettes are used onboard airplanes,” said Secretary Foxx. “The Department took a practical approach to eliminate any confusion between tobacco cigarettes and e-cigarettes by applying the same restrictions to both.”
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Property Developer Pleads Guilty To Exposing Workers To Asbestos During Removal Operations
U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr., in Rochester, NY, announced today that Anastasios “Taso” Kolokouris, 32, of Avon, NY, pleaded guilty to violating the Clean Air Act asbestos work practice standards involving asbestos removal and disturbance before Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci. The charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
OSHA Fines NJ Contractor For Hanger Collapse at Newark Airport
OSHA fines CATCO Demolition Services $49K for the violation
Employer name: Catanzaro & Sons Enterprise, doing business as CATCO Demolition Services
10 Gregory Drive, Montville, New Jersey
10 Gregory Drive, Montville, New Jersey
Site: Newark Liberty International Airport, 14 Brewster Road, Newark, New Jersey
Citations issued: On Feb. 24, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration ’s Parsippany Area Office issued a citation for one willful violation.
Investigation findings: OSHA’s inspection began Sept. 9, 2015 after United Airlines Hanger No. 14 at Newark Liberty International Airport collapsed during demolition. Inspectors determined CATCO Demolition Services deviated from an approved demolition plan and made unapproved cuts to several I-beams, weakening the structural members of the hangar as employees worked inside the hangar. OSHA cited CATCO for this hazard.
The employer has 15 business days from receipt of the citation and proposed penalty to comply, request an informal conference with OSHA’s area director, or contest the findings before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
Proposed penalty: $49,000
Quote: “By not following the approved demolition plan, CATCO Demolition Services left its employees vulnerable to unnecessary risk,” said Kris Hoffman, director of OSHA’s Parsippany Area Office. “Employers must provide employees with a safe working environment; anything less than that is unacceptable.”
View the citations: http://www.osha.gov/ooc/citations/CatanzaroandSons_1091006.pdf*.
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