Clarke v. Little W Logging

Claimant seeks review of a Workers’ Compensation Board order which affirmed the referee’s determination that claimant had suffered a new injury at his last employment, Little W Logging (Little). The Board also found that the claim was untimely filed and denied benefits. Claimant contends that he has suffered an aggravation of a previous injury and that the previous employer, Blue Mountain Forest Products (Blue Mountain), is responsible. We agree with claimant and reverse.

Claimant first compensably injured his back on June 8, 1984, while logging for Blue Mountain. SAIF accepted the claim. He…