Arp v. Parkdale Mills, Inc.

Plaintiff climbed a seven and one-half foot chain link and barb wire gate to leave work when another safe route was provided by defendant. This act was an unreasonable activity. Plaintiff’s injuries did not “arise out of’ and “in the course of” his employment. No com-pensable injury exists. I would reverse the decision of the Commission. I respectfully dissent.

I. “Arise Out Of And In The Course Of Employment”

“In order to be compensable under our Workers’ Compensation Act, an injury must arise out of and in the course of employment. Barham v. Food World, Inc., 300 N.C. 329, 332, 266 S.E.2d…