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2013 press releases
December
Construction business owner ordered to pay $55K in workers' comp premiums
Putnam County man sold guns while on workers' comp
BWC awards Ohio more than $9.4 million in safety rebates
BWC investigations result in eight workers' comp fraud convictions in November
Workplace safety focus of Summit County business event
November
Workplace safety focus of Butler County business event
BWC investigations result in ten workers' comp fraud convictions in October
Cincinnati janitor used fake ID to obtain employment while on workers' comp
Dump truck driver repays more than $19,000 in workers' comp benefits
Mayfield Village sales broker convicted of workers' comp fraud
Canton man convicted of workers' comp fraud
October
Millersburg and Loudonville employers join elite group of safest in Ohio
BWC continues trend of lowering local government rates
BWC investigations result in 14 workers' comp fraud convictions in September
Former Peebles woman sentenced for workers' comp fraud, owes $57,000
Washington man ordered to pay $12,000 for working while receiving workers' comp
BWC distributing final $81.7 million in "Billion Back" rebates
September
Former Athens man installed cable while on workers' comp
Steubenville salesman sentenced for workers' comp fraud
BWC awards more than $258,000 to support workplace safety
Tuscarawas County man sentenced for working while receiving workers' comp
BWC investigations result in five workers' comp fraud convictions in August
Video of Toledo man demolishing homes puts an end to his workers' comp
Kentucky man repays Cincinnati $14,000 for working while receiving workers' comp
August
BWC honors workers who lost their lives on the job
Ohio man ran tattoo shop while on workers' comp
Cleveland business owner sentenced for failing to maintain workers' comp coverag
Facebook photos reveal Ohio man fraudulently collecting workers' comp benefits
BWC investigations result in six workers' comp fraud convictions in July
BWC highlights preventative measures to keep workers safe in and near grain bins
July
Northwood roofing business owners guilty of workers' comp fraud
Gregory to lead BWC's fraud investigations department
BWC files opening brief in San Allen appeal
BWC investigators uncovered fraud, identified $55 million in savings last year
BWC investigations result in eight workers' comp fraud convictions in June
$142 million in workers' comp rebate checks headed to Hamilton and surrounding counties
$124 million in workers' comp rebate checks headed to Montgomery and surrounding counties
$69 million in workers' comp rebate checks headed to Lucas and surrounding counties
$30 million in workers' comp rebate checks headed to Lima region
June
Lima man ordered to pay nearly $29,000 for workers' comp fraud
Dennison man convicted of workers' comp fraud
BWC investigations result in five workers' comp fraud convictions in May
National Safety Month heating up attention on safety for outdoor workers
BWC Board of Directors host public forum in Dayton
May
Big day for Ohio business
Social media helps secure conviction of Port Clinton woman committing workers' comp fraud
Surveillance video shows Cincinnati man committing workers' comp fraud
BWC investigations result in 12 workers' comp fraud convictions in April
Local governments and schools to receive $112.8 million workers' compensation rebate
Marion doctor to repay $150,000 for fraudulent workers' comp bills
A Billion Back
April
Convoy landscaper ordered to pay $18,000 for workers' comp fraud
Bureau of Workers' Compensation proposes cut in private sector rates
BWC celebrates 20 years of program protecting Ohio public employees
BWC investigations result in 10 workers' comp fraud convictions in March
Ghent Manufacturing recognized with Safety Innovations Award
Columbus Window Cleaning recognized with Safety Innovations Award
Compunet Clinical Laboratories recognized with Safety Innovations Award
Miller Cable Company recognized with Safety Innovations Awards
Truck driver sentenced for workers' comp fraud, ordered to pay $8,600
Jackson County truck driver ordered to pay $60,000 for workers' comp fraud
Cuyahoga Falls truck driver sentenced for workers' comp fraud
March
BWC Recognizes Safety Council of the Year
Akron woman sentenced for workers' comp fraud, owes $88,000
Official statement regarding San Allen decision
Knox County nurse sentenced for workers' comp fraud
BWC investigations result in nine workers' comp fraud convictions in February
BWC discount plan rewards Ohio employers for focus on prevention and care
Lima photographer ordered to repay more than $26,000 in workers' comp benefits
Scioto County truck driver sentenced for workers' comp fraud
February
BWC introduces common-sense rules to accelerate reforms of its self-insured department
BWC investigations result in 12 workers' comp fraud convictions in January
Medina attorney who employed injured worker guilty of workers' comp fraud
BSalem business recognized as one of the safest companies in Ohio
BWC Submits Biennial Budget
January
Ohio Safety Congress & Expo registration now open
Coshocton man guilty of workers' comp fraud
BWC awards Franklin County construction firm $35,000 workplace safety grant
BWC investigations result in 11 workers' comp fraud convictions in December
Blazer appointed BWC Southeast Ohio business development manager
Clendenin appointed BWC Northeast Ohio business development manager
Rosiello appointed BWC Southwest Ohio business development manager
Wyse appointed BWC Northwest Ohio business development manager
Video of Mercer County man lifting weights puts an end to his workers' comp benefits
Meigs County business owner sentenced for workers' comp fraud
BWC takes action to improve medical care for injured workers