Cody v. Snider Lumber Co.

MITCHELL, Justice.

The central issue before this Court is whether the Court of Appeals erred in concluding, contrary to the Industrial Commission’s opinion and award, that the decedent-employee’s fatal heart attack was the result of an “injury by accident” under N.C.G.S. § 97-2(6) (1985) and was compensable under our Workers’ Compensation Act. We hold that the Court of Appeals erred in this regard. Accordingly, we reverse the decision of the Court of Appeals.

The defendant lumber company employed the decedent as a truck driver. The decedent regularly hauled residue consisting of sawdust and…