Mendoza v. Omaha Meat Processors

Tower Insurance Company (Tower) appeals the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court award to Margarita Mendoza (Mendoza), an employee of Omaha Meat Processors (OMP). Mendoza cross-appeals from denial of an attorney fee and an additional payment of 50 percent for waiting time involving delinquent payment of compensation. See Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-125 (Reissue 1984). We affirm in part and in part reverse and remand with direction.

BASIS OF CLAIM

OMP employed Mendoza as a “meatcutter,” which involved cutting pieces of meat weighing “60... up to 80 pounds.” While a carcass is being moved on a conveyor…