Hines v. Divers World Enterprises, Inc.

Decedent was employed full time by the State Police as a Trooper when he injured his hands, chest and elbow in a compensable accident on December 25, 1984. Due to his injuries, decedent remained disabled from his work as a Trooper. However, decedent’s injuries did not prevent him from working as a diver for Divers World Enterprises, Inc. (hereinafter Divers World), a business jointly owned by decedent and claimant, his wife. On October 4, 1985, while decedent was engaged in diving, he was washed over a dam and drowned.

At issue on this appeal is the propriety of the Workers’ Compensation…