What is the potential exposure for an employer in violation of a specific safety requirement?
A. The additional award will be no less than 15% and no more than 50% of the maximum weekly compensation rate paid over the life of the claim. Further, the Industrial Commission can impose an additional penalty against an employer of up to $50,000.00 if there are two or more violations of specific safety requirements within a 24 month period.
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