A worker at a private company is hurt on the job. Whose workers' compensation system usually handles the claim?

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  1. The US Department of Labor
  2. The federal Social Security office
  3. The state's workers' compensation program

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References

  1. DOL: Workers' Compensation www.dol.gov/general/topic/workcomp Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. SBA: Hire and manage employees www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/hire-manage-employees Checked 2026-10-11.
  3. Texas Department of Insurance: Workers' compensation coverage www.tdi.texas.gov/WC/employer/coverage.html Checked 2026-10-11.

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