Norby v. Arctic Enterprises, Inc.

Gordon L. Norby, employee, was employed by Arctic Enterprises, Inc., as a small engine mechanic. In April 1972 Norby sustained a back injury. Liability was accepted by the employer and its insurer, and 5 1/5 weeks of temporary total disability benefits were voluntarily paid.

The employee exacerbated his back injury in March 1973. After hospitalization and treatment, employee’s physician released him for light duty employment; Arctic Enterprises, however, informed him that no such job was available. Repeated attempts to find appropriate work in the community have failed, and employee’s medical…