Legal Opinion
Noel E. Munguia, Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, United States Department of Labor v. Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided October 18, 1993No. 92-4380PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
JERRY E. SMITH, Circuit Judge:
Noel Munguia appeals a decision of the Benefits Review Board (the “Board”) of the United States Department of Labor, rejecting his claim for benefits under the Long-shore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (the “Act”), 33 U.S.C. § 901 et seq. (1988), for injuries sustained while in the employ of Chevron, U.S.A., Inc. (“Chevron”). We affirm the Board’s decision, but for reasons different from those relied upon by the Board.
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Munguia had been employed by Chevron as a roustabout and relief pumper-gauger for nine years. At the time he was injured, he had been…
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