Kemery v. SAIF Corp.

Claimant seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) holding that claimant’s right to benefits under the Inmate Injury Act, ORS 655.505 et seq,1 was time-barred, even though he reported his injury to a supervisor within the applicable 90-day time limit. ORS 655.520(3). We affirm.

Claimant, an inmate at Oregon State Penitentiary, accidentally cut off his finger while working in the prison kitchen on November 4,1991. On January 10,1992, claimant filled out and signed a “Report of Injury” form and gave it to his supervisor. His supervisor filled out and signed the…