Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin - Tribal Law

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Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Code of Law.

CMP.6.6.060 Burial Expenses

In all cases where death of the Employee proximately results from a work-related injury or illness, the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Government will provide burial expenses in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00.

Sec. 16/PERMANENT/PARTIAL IMPAIRMENT

Benefits shall be paid according to the following schedule. Permanent impairment must be based upon medical evidence.

For Total Loss of the Following Body Parts

(by amputation or total loss of use)

Body Parts Benefits
Thumb $3,000.00
Index Finger $3,500.00
Middle Finger $3,000.00
Ring Finger $2,500.00
Small Finger $2,500.00
Great Toe $2,000.00
One or More Toes (not Great Toe) $4,000.00
Hand $8,000.00
Arm $9,500.00
Foot $9,000.00
Leg $10,000.00
Back $10,500.00
Internal Organ $10,000.00
Sight of One Eye $10,000.00
Sight of Both Eyes $20,000.00
Hearing in One Ear $8,000.00
Hearing in Both Ears $16,000.00
Permanent Disfigurement/Scarring $1,000.00 (Only for face head, neck, or dorsa of the hands.)

Original url: https://law.lco-nsn.gov/us/nsn/lco/council/code/CMP.6.6.060

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