Crisp v. SOUTHCO. INC.

In this workers’ compensation case, SouthCo. Inc. (South-Co.) argues the circuit court erred in its capacity as an appellate court by reversing the Workers’ Compensation Commission’s (Commission) finding that Michael Crisp (Crisp) did not sustain a physical brain injury. We agree and reverse.

FACTS

Crisp was an employee of SouthCo., a grassing and seeding company. On March 10, 2004, Crisp was assisting his coworkers in installing an erosion control fence. The installation of the fence required a Bobcat earthmover bucket to press poles into the ground. While Crisp was erecting a pole, the Bobcat…