United Parcel Service of America v. Fetterman

The question presented in this workers’ compensation case is whether the claimant, a parcel delivery service employee, sustained an accidental injury arising out of the employment when he strained his back while bending over to tie his shoe.

Randall F. Fetterman sustained a lumbosacral strain on March 19, 1984, during the course of his employment as a driver for United Parcel Service of America. The claimant’s duties included loading, unloading, and delivering packages weighing an average of 35 pounds.

On the day in question, the claimant was unloading packages from his truck. He was reaching…