Villafuerte v. Unger Farms

Claimant seeks review of a Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) order holding that his injury is not compen-sable. The issue is whether claimant was in the course of his employment when he was injured. We affirm.

Claimant, a farm worker, was employed by Unger Farms (employer) in Cornelius. Employer contracts with Echeverría to supply workers and supervise strawberry picking. On any given day during the picking season employer has a crew of approximately 100 workers at the farm. Workers either drive to the farm in private cars or ride in van pools organized by Echeverría. Van drivers are also…