AGENCY: Workers Compensation Fund Division. Claims

SERIES: 8527
TITLE: Claim card files
DATES: 1950-1976.
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical.

DESCRIPTION: These are reference files which document the number of claims filed by employer. It was a management tool used by Workers' Compensation to statistically track the number and type of accidents at each employer in the state of Utah. This function is now performed on the management information system. The information in these files includes name of policyholder, policy number, name of injured party, date of injury, and type of injury.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 1 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.

APPROVED: 10/1986

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office until microfilmed and then destroy provided microfilm has passed inspection.

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office until no longer administratively valuable and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical

This is a potentially valuable database for statistical research into on-the-job accidents within Utah. This is one-of-a-kind information. They should be maintained permanently for this reason. Previous decision: RDR 76-76: office use ends.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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