Linen v. RUSCON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.

Harwell, Justice:

This workers’ compensation action was initiated by the respondent Richard Linen against the appellants Ruscon Construction Company and Insurance Company of North America. The single commissioner found the claimant had suffered 20% permanent partial disability of the back. The Full Commission awarded the claimant compensation for 50% or more loss of use of the back, which is deemed to be total disability by S. C. Code Ann. § 42-9-30(19) (1976). The circuit court affirmed the Full Commission award, and we affirm.

On appeal, this Court must affirm an award by the Industrial…