Miedema v. Dial Corp.

SNELL, Justice.

Appellant, James Miedema, appeals from a decision of the district court upholding the industrial commissioner’s denial of benefits, finding that appellant’s injury did not arise out of his employment. We affirm.

I. Factual and Procedural Background

James Miedema was employed as a laborer at The Dial Corporation. On August 19, 1991, after clocking in for his shift and while getting ready to work, Miedema went to the restroom at the plant to use the toilet. After turning to flush the toilet, he experienced severe pain in his lower back and had difficulty getting up and standing…