Amaya v. Newberry's 3N Mill

Larry D. Vaught, Judge.

Appellant Marcos Amaya sustained a compensable injury to his back on June 2, 2004, when he stepped into a hole while attempting to carry a part of a heavy tree during the course of his employment with appellee Newberry’s 3N Mill. On appeal, he argues that the Workers’ Compensation Commission erred in its decision that he was not entitled to additional temporary partial disability benefits and that he was not entitled to additional medical treatment (back surgery). We affirm in part and reverse in part.

Following his undisputed compensable injury, Amaya was treated by Dr.…