Claim of Martinez v. Soundtown

Appeal from a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Board, filed July 6, 1989, which ruled that claimant sustained an accidental injury in the course of his employment and awarded workers’ compensation benefits.

Claimant, a retail store sales clerk, was severely injured when a gun accidentally discharged and a bullet struck him in the spine. Claimant brought the unregistered revolver to the store because of his concern about recent robberies in the neighborhood. One of his duties was to stand outside at closing while the manager locked the gate and safely exited in his car. When the employer…