Workplace Injuries

• 4 Killed in Chemical Plant Explosion

  Staff Writer | December 20, 2007 9:49 AM | 0 CommentsFort Collins, CO

  On Wednesday, December 19th, four workers were killed during a massive explosion at a chemical plant in Jacksonville, Florida. 14 others were injured as well.T2 Laboratories Inc. Plant makes chemical solvents and fuel additives. It is still unclear on what actually caused the explosion.The chemicals at the plant made the environment "incredibly dangerous for the first responders," stated Tom...

• Medical Contract Bill Signed into Law

  Christina Cole | March 30, 2007 7:44 AM | 0 CommentsFort Collins, CO

  On Friday, Colorado became the first state to require health insurers to use a standard managed care contract while negotiating with health care providers.Gov. Bill Ritter signed Senate Bill 79, sponsored by Sen. Steve Johnson, R-Fort Collins, which marks a fundamental shift in the state government's involvement in private medical care contracts. Supporters say it will reduce costs by creating...