- (1) Section 41, Article 1 of the Oregon Constitution provides that injury or disease from inmate work shall be covered by a corrections system inmate injury fund rather than workers compensation law. These rules set procedures and benefits. They are patterned generally after accidental death and disability insurance.
- (2) These rules apply to injuries to inmates in authorized work or training assignments of the Oregon Department of Corrections.
- (3) These rules apply to injuries occurring on and after June 30, 1995.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 184.340, 278.405, 655.520 & 655.555
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 655.505 - 655.555
History
DASII 2-1996, f. & cert. ef. 3-26-96
DASII 2-1995(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-28-95