Brunson v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

STILWELL, Judge:

In this workers’ compensation action, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. appeals the order of the circuit court affirming the full commission’s calculation of John Brunson’s weekly compensation rate. We reverse and remand.

BACKGROUND

This action arises out of an admitted injury by accident Brunson sustained on December 6, 1997, while employed by Wal-Mart. Brunson was working in Wal-Mart’s maintenance room when a hot water tank exploded, causing first to third degree burns to over twenty-seven percent of his body. Brunson also suffered visible disfigurement as well as damage to his lungs.

At…