Laptop stolen from Ohio comp bureau auditor

COLUMBUS, Ohio--A laptop stolen from an Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation auditor contained claim information for 439 injured employees working for 24 self-insured employers.

The laptop, reported stolen from the auditor's home on May 30, contains claimants' names, claim numbers, Social Security numbers and possibly their medical diagnoses, the BWC announced Monday.

The auditor is responsible for reviewing self-insured programs.

The BWC said it is notifying employers and claimants and will offer free identity protection services for affected workers.