Clark v. Hilde Construction Co.

Claimant appeals the decision of the Workers’ Compensation Court, dated April 27, 1977, denying compensation for an alleged injury suffered in the course of his employment on July 11, 1975.

On Friday, July 11, 1975, at approximately 4:00 to 4:30 p.m., claimant was changing a tire on a truck he was operating for Hilde Construction Company, at a job site 7 or 8 miles north of Lame Deer, Montana. Claimant testified that while changing the tire, he felt something “slip” in his back. He received assistance from another worker, and proceeded to complete his daily route. Claimant then drove to his…