Claim of McKenzie v. New York Jockey Injury Compensation Fund

Appeal from a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Board, filed February 2, 2005, which, inter alia, ruled that claimant was a covered employee under the Workers’ Compensation Law.

Claimant, an exercise rider at Belmont Racetrack, sustained injuries to his pelvic area while working out a horse in December 2003. Although the New York State Racing and Wagering Board had issued claimant a license authorizing his participation in thoroughbred racing as an exercise rider, his license had expired prior to the date of his accident. Following a hearing, a workers’ compensation law judge (hereinafter…