Chapin v. Bate Plywood Co.

Claimant injured his back when he slipped while pulling and stacking veneer from his employer’s dryer in May 1969, and duly filed a claim. The Closing and Evaluation Division awarded him 16 degrees. The hearing officer awarded him 112 degrees. The Workmen’s Compensation Board on review reduced this award to 64 degrees. The circuit court on de novo review reinstated the award of the hearing officer of 112 degrees. The employer appeals and asks that we reinstate the award of 16 degrees given by the Closing and Evaluation Division.

As required by statute, we have reviewed the record de novo.…