Miken Specialties v. Abarca

| iThis is a worker’s compensation case. Norman Abarca was employed by Miken Specialties as a laborer. He was assisting in removing scaffolding on May 1, 2012 when a worker above him dropped a plank of wood, which struck him on his hardhat. Mr. Abarca stated that he momentarily lost consciousness and he fell to his knees. He further stated that he felt pain the next day, but did not report the accident at that time because he was told he would be fired. Two weeks later, he reported the accident and was examined by a company doctor, who diagnosed neck strain, and released him to work. Mr.…