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Updated: 8:39 PM Feb 8, 2010
Nebraska Emergency Workers Plead for Workers' Comp
Emergency workers from across Nebraska recalled traumatizing accident scenes when asking for a new level of workers' compensation coverage.
Posted: 8:13 PM Feb 8, 2010Reporter: Associated Press Email Address: desk@kolnkgin.com |
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Emergency workers from across Nebraska recalled traumatizing accident scenes when asking for a new level of workers' compensation coverage.
During a legislative hearing on Monday at the Capitol, the emergency workers said they had difficulty recovering from seeing the aftermath of the fatal accidents.
One of the men testifying said a co-worker responded to an accident where his wife had died.
The bill (LB780) would allow first responders who get "mental injuries" or mental illnesses from extraordinary work conditions to get workers' compensation. Gov. Dave Heineman vetoed a similar bill two years ago.
The city of Omaha, the Nebraska League of Municipalities and business groups oppose the bill.
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