Fornea v. Norwell Equipment Co.

J2.FOIL, J.

This appeal challenges the award of workers’ compensation benefits. We affirm.

BACKGROUND

Bret Fornea was employed by Norwell Equipment Company as a mechanic. On June 1, 2000, while working for Norwell, Mr. Fornea had a work-related accident when he slipped on some mud outside the shop door. Mr. Fornea reported the incident to his supervisor, complaining of back pain, and was sent to Health South, where x-rays were taken. Several days later, he was referred to Dr. Randall Lea, an orthopedic surgeon. Complaining of back pain, Mr. Fornea related that he had done a “split” when he…