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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the Petition for Reconsideration, upholding the original award finding that Pedro Valderrama's death on September 25, 2009, was industrially caused. The Board found substantial evidence supported that Castle Point Insurance Company was the insurer for Los Amigos Construction at the time of the injury, despite petitioners' claims that payroll services had switched to Select Focus. Evidence indicated that Select Focus had not finalized any agreement or secured insurance coverage for Los Amigos Construction before the date of injury, and that Castle Point's policy was still in effect. The Board also noted a prior OSHA decision that similarly found Select Focus was not the employer and had no exposure in this case.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the Petition for Reconsideration, upholding the original award finding that Pedro Valderrama's death on September 25, 2009, was industrially caused. The Board found substantial evidence supported that Castle Point Insurance Company was the insurer for Los Amigos Construction at the time of the injury, despite petitioners' claims that payroll services had switched to Select Focus. Evidence indicated that Select Focus had not finalized any agreement or secured insurance coverage for Los Amigos Construction before the date of injury, and that Castle Point's policy was still in effect. The Board also noted a prior OSHA decision that similarly found Select Focus was not the employer and had no exposure in this case.
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