United States Steel Corp. v. Spencer

OPINION

HOFFMAN, Judge.

Appellant-defendant United States Steel Corporation, now known as USX Corporation (USX), appeals from an award by the full Worker’s Compensation Board of Indiana (Board) awarding appellee-plaintiff William R. Spencer 500 weeks of total disability, at the rate of $140.00 per week, and $7,500.00 in attorney’s fees.

The facts disclose that on June 15, 1983, Spencer was injured at work when he fell on a piece of coal while attempting to clean the windshield of his truck. The accident occurred at approximately 1:15 A.M. and was witnessed by no other employee. Spencer was…