TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 16, 2022
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Phillip Cross vs. MWRDGC, Claim Number 20WC29315, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $18,197.36, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Phillip Cross is a Structural Ironworker working at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant. On October 14, 2020, the employee reported that a 100-pound steel beam rolled over his left foot. The employee was initially seen at the industrial clinic on October 14, 2020. He was diagnosed with a fracture of the left foot and was treated conservatively with medication and work restrictions. He was eventually released to return to regular duty work on February 12, 2021.
Mr. Cross did not lose any time from work.
Mr. Cross 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 $18,197.36, representing approximately 12.5% loss of use of the left foot. 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:BLW:RG
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for June 16, 2022