Anderson v. Par Elec. Contractors, Inc.

Thomas Anderson was electrocuted while working on a job for PAR Electrical Contractors. Anderson filed for workers compensation benefits. The administrative law judge (ALJ) awarded Anderson benefits. On appeal, the Workers Compensation Board affirmed. PAR petitioned for judicial review, arguing that Anderson should be precluded from recovering benefits because he violated its strict safety policy, and PAR did not approve of his actions. For the reasons stated later, we reject PAR's arguments. Accordingly, we affirm.

Anderson worked as a journeyman lineman for PAR. On August 18, 2014, Anderson…