Mecham v. Labor Commission

OPINION

ORME, Judge:

11 Petitioner Kelari Mecham seeks our review of an order issued by the Utah Labor Commission (the Commission). The order affirmed an administrative law judge's decision dismissing Petitioner's request for permanent total disability compensation on behalf of Thomas Keller, who was deceased at the time the claim was filed. We conclude that the Commission ruled correctly.

BACKGROUND

1 2 Keller sustained severe burns during a workplace accident in July 1975. In 1978, the Industrial Commission, predecessor to the Commission, approved a permanent partial disability agreement and…