Polk v. Nationwide Recyclers, Inc.

HUNTER, Judge.

Deborah A. Polk (“plaintiff”) appeals from an opinion and award by the Industrial Commission resolving her claim for workers’ compensation against former employer Nationwide Recyclers, Inc. (“defendant”). 1 After careful review, we affirm in part and reverse in part.

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Defendant hired plaintiff to work as a wastewater operator on 3 June 2000. On 3 July 2000, plaintiff sustained a compensable injury to her elbow. Plaintiff was diagnosed with a contusion on her left elbow causing labored motion and lateral tenderness. The diagnosing doctor restricted plaintiff’s gripping and other…