Dairymen, Inc. v. Wood

Carley, Judge.

Appellee-claimant Wood, a truck driver, sustained an on-the-job injury to his lower back on April 14, 1977, when he fell from his truck while working for appellant-employer Dairymen, Inc. Appellee notified his supervisor of this injury and was sent to the company physician for examination. After several days’ rest, as prescribed by the doctor, appellee returned to work for appellant. No workers’ compensation benefits were paid. In March of 1978, appellee voluntarily left his job with appellant and subsequently secured other employment, including positions as a welder’s helper…