Cohn v. Industrial Com'n of Arizona

OPINION

ZLAKET, Justice.

Claimant Henry Cohn was employed by Smitty’s Super Valu for almost twenty years. His primary job was stocking shelves with grocery items, which frequently required heavy lifting.

On March 4,1990, while handling a case of milk, claimant fell and hurt his lower back. He had previously injured the same area in-a 1986 car accident. On March 13, the industrial injury was diagnosed as a lumbosacral strain. Cohn underwent medical treatment and was placed on no-work status for four months. Respondent carrier accepted the claim.

In August 1990, claimant was released to sedentary…