TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21, 2019
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Mark Thielen vs. MWRDGC, Case 15 WC 037304, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $18,258.00, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Mark Thielen is a retired Truck Driver Foreman who worked at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. He retired from the District effective April 30, 2019. On December 9, 2013, he sustained an injury to his right shoulder after slipping in a truck bed and trying to break his fall with his right arm. The employee sought treatment at the industrial clinic on December 9, 2013. An MRI of his right shoulder on December 12, 2013 revealed a high grade partial thickness articular tear at the anterior aspect of the supraspinatus tendon. Mr. Thielen treated conservatively with physical therapy and medications.
Mr. Thielen did not lose any time off from work as a result of his accident.
Mr. Thielen filed an Application of Adjustment of Claim with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC) through his counsel. Subject to the approval of the IWCC, this case can now be settled for a total of $18,258.00, representing approximately 5.06% loss of person as a whole. This settlement will close out future lost time and medical benefits associated with this injury.
The Director of Human Resources believes this settlement is in the best interest of the District and requests payment of that sum be approved and she be authorized to execute such documents as may be necessary to effect the settlement.
Requested, Beverly K. Sanders, Director of Human Resources, BKS:RAJ:RG
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for November 21, 2019