Randolph v. Eastman Chemical Co.

OPINION

CHARLES D. SUSANO, JR., and PATRICIA J. COTTRELL, JJ., joined.

Charles W. Randolph, II, (“Plaintiff’) is an engineer employed by TesTex, Inc. (“TesTex”). Eastman Chemical Company (“Eastman” or “Defendant”) entered into a contract with TesTex for TesTex to conduct non-destructive electromagnetic test ing on heat exchangers located at Eastman’s Kingsport facility. The testing was to occur during a plant shutdown which lasts for twenty days and which occurs every two years. Plaintiff was on Eastman’s premises to conduct the electromagnetic testing when he was injured while boarding an…