§ 28-35-22 — § 28-35-22. Inspection of premises — Examination of wage records — Medical examination.

§ 28-35-22. Inspection of premises — Examination of wage records — Medical examination.

The workers' compensation court may, with notice to all parties, cause testimony to be taken or an inspection of the premises where the injury occurred, to be had, or cause the time books and payroll records of the employer to be examined by any judge of the workers' compensation court or any examiner appointed by it, and may from time to time direct any employee claiming compensation to be examined by an impartial physician as defined in § 28-35-24; the testimony so taken and the results of any inspection or examination to be reported to the workers' compensation court for its consideration upon any hearing.

Legislative History

G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art. 3, § 3; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-35-22; P.L. 1986, ch. 154, § 1.