Varnell v. Union Carbide

Donald L. Corbin, Chief Judge.

Appellant was employed as a machine operator’s adjuster for appellee, Union Carbide, on July 25,1985, when she injured her back while stepping off a step. The employer’s non-occupational group insurance carrier paid medical benefits for appellant and also, together with the employer, made payments to appellant of $300.00 per week from July 29,1985, through November 24,1985, and $40.00 per week from November 24,1985, through January 27,1986, as benefits under a sick pay plan provided by the employer.

A hearing was held before an administrative law judge on February…