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2012 press releases
December
BWC awards more than $233,704 to support workplace safety
Surveillance video of Youngstown doctor leads to ban on treating injured workers
Ohio recognized nationally for reductions in workers' compensation rates
BWC investigations result in 15 workers' comp fraud convictions in November
Boardman doctor's workers' comp fraud conviction second in family
Probation violation leads to prison for Trotwood home health aide
BWC awards more than $153,000 to support workplace safety
November
BWC expands safety training options for group-rated employers
Surveillance video exposes workers' comp fraud by Columbus business owner
Ohio employers now have one-stop online shop for workers' comp policy details
Jefferson County man owes $25,000 for workers' comp fraud
BWC investigations result in nine workers' comp fraud convictions in October
South Carolina man sentenced in Ohio for workers' comp fraud, owes $140,000
BWC awards more than $221,000 to support workplace safety
Morrison Appointed BWC Chief Legal Officer
October
BWC awards Ashtabula's Iten Industries $40,000 to improve workplace safety
5 percent workers comp rate reduction to help local governments
Grove City man owes $30,000 for workers' comp fraud
Weastec switches on and earns SHARP Award
BWC investigations result in eight workers' comp fraud convictions in September
BWC, ODADAS Observe Drug-Free Workplace Week
Surveillance video shows Boardman man guilty of workers' comp fraud
October is National Ergonomics Month
Tallmadge postal contractor guilty of workers' comp fraud, theft
BWC awards more than $300,000 to support workplace safety
September
BWC selects managers to diversify investments in commercial real estate
BWC investigations result in 10 workers' comp fraud convictions in August
August
Cleveland man worked as landscaper while collecting workers' comp
BWC awards more than $265,000 to support workplace safety
Memorial Honors Fallen Ohio Workers
BWC awarded grant to study workplace injuries and illness
Surveillance video ends Galion couple's workers' comp fraud scheme
BWC investigations result in five workers' comp fraud convictions in July
BWC investigators uncover workers' comp fraud in Columbus
Data cross match nets workers' comp fraud conviction
July
BWC awards more than $206,000 to support workplace safety
BWC pharmacy efforts aim to aid injured workers
BWC Board of Directors structure committees, welcome new members
Cleveland real estate agent guilty of workers' compensation fraud
BWC Investigations Result in Eight Workers' Comp Fraud Convictions in June
BWC accepting applications for transitional work grant program
BWC cautions homeowners to
do research before hiring storm damage repair companies
June
BWC offers simple solutions to preventing the most common workplace injuries
Surveillance videos capture two area men committing workers' comp fraud
BWC suggests precautions for working outside during record heat
BWC awards more than $465,000 to support workplace safety
Millersburg man pleads guilty to theft after his workers' comp scam is uncovered
Awareness key to preventing injury among young adults working summer jobs
BWC sets low, stable rates for specialty funds
BWC Investigations Result in 11 Workers' Comp Fraud Convictions in May
BWC Increases Funding for Safety Councils
May
BWC reminds employers to think safety during National Safety Month
BWC keeping employer costs in check
Mount Gilead business owner sentenced for failing to maintain workers' comp coverage
More Than 100 Mahoning County Businesses Recognized For Workplace Safety Efforts
BWC Investigations Result in Seven Workers' Comp Fraud Convictions in April
Cambridge car salesman sentenced for workers' comp fraud
Gallia County woman sentenced for workers' comp fraud
BWC awards more than $350,000 to support workplace safety
Youngstown man sentenced for workers' comp fraud
April
BWC stabilizes private employer workers' compensation premium rates
Bloomville man caught on video working while collecting injured worker benefits
Managed care open enrollment for Ohio employers begins April 30
Workers' Comp Reform Aims to Improve Injured Worker Care
BWC Investigations Result in 10 Workers' Comp Fraud Convictions in March
Ohio employers encouraged to apply for new rating program by April 30
BWC recognizes National Workplace Wellness Week
BWC formulary now available through mobile app
March
BWC Recognizes Marion Goodwill Industries with Safety Innovations Award
BWC Recognizes Aexcel with Safety Innovations Award
BWC Recognizes City of Akron with Safety Innovations Award
BWC Recognizes Green Lines Transportation with Safety Innovations Award
BWC Recognizes the City of Ironton with Safety Innovations Award
Company's refusal to protect employees results in court action
Workplace Safety Takes Center Stage at the Ohio Safety Congress & Expo 2012
Hamilton man caught on video committing workers' comp fraud
BWC Recognizes Safety Council of the Year
BWC Investigations Result in Eight Workers' Comp Fraud Convictions in February
Woods Appointed BWC Chief Medical Officer
February
Akron man worked two jobs while collecting injured worker benefits
BWC Seeks Investment Managers
Lancaster man sentenced for workers' comp fraud
BWC Investigations Result in Seven Workers' Comp Fraud Convictions in January
BWC now accepting applications for new Workplace Wellness Program
Cleveland Woman Collecting Workers' Comp Caught Working at Veterinary Hospital
January
BWC Hires Investment Managers
BWC Pharmacy Lock-in Program to Improve Medication Safety, Limit Abuse
BWC awards more than $71,000 in December to support workplace safety
Austintown DJ Faces the Music for Workers' Comp Fraud
Carlson Appointed BWC Chief Actuarial Officer
BWC Investigations Result in Three Workers' Comp Fraud Convictions in December
Ohio Safety Congress & Expo Registration Now Open