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Peggy E. Downard Manager, Workers' Compensation

Self Insured Workers' Compensation Program. Peggy E. Downard Manager, Workers' Compensation. Nearly 100 Years in the Tire Business. Cooper's rich, storied history dates to 1914. Women work to produce pontoon boats during WWII.

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Peggy E. Downard Manager, Workers' Compensation

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  1. Self Insured Workers' Compensation Program Peggy E. Downard Manager, Workers' Compensation

  2. Nearly 100 Years in the Tire Business Cooper's rich, storied history dates to 1914 Women work to produce pontoon boats during WWII Giant Tire & Rubber Company employees pose for group photo, 1917 Ira J. Cooper Cooper's early business plan: a square deal

  3. Keeping all facilities on the same page • Created companywide guidelines on how to handle Workers' Compensation • Utilized representatives from each facility, both union and non union representatives • Union attends the SI conferences along with each of our facilities workers' compensation administrators • Meet weekly with Union rep to discuss on-going cases • Quarterly Claim Reserve Review, 1 off-site meeting with each plant and adjustor.

  4. Strike/Lockout Strategy • Deny all requests for Temporary Total after lockout date • Schedule Independent Medical Exam (IME) as far out as possible • Write letters to claimants indicating we had light duty available • Existing Temporary Total claims – write attending physician asking for light duty restrictions/return to work • Schedule IME for those still off to determine work ability • Weekly phone conference with union workers' compensation representative to discuss claim status and quash rumors

  5. Savings – Not just fee schedule2011

  6. Savings Continued2010

  7. Future • Job Safety Analysis • Physical Demands Analysis • Accident Reporting System • Paperless Files

  8. Thank you!

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