J & v. COAL CO. v. Hall

OPINION OF THE COURT

The claimant alleged that he injured his neck and back while working for the defendant-employer, that he notified his shift supervisor shortly thereafter, and that together they repaired his hard hat before continuing to work. He worked in pain for approximately a month before seeking medical treatment and admitted that he missed no more than five consecutive days of work due to the accident until sometime after the claim was filed. The claim was filed more than two years after the accident. No First Report of Injury (Form SF-1) was on record with the Department of…