Thibodeaux v. Stamm-Scheele, Inc.

JjCOOKS, Judge.

Stamm-Scheele appeals the hearing officer’s decision that claimant’s average weekly wage should be calculated at ten dollars and fifty-four cents ($10.54) per hour, instead of his usual hourly rate of six dollars and fifty cents ($6.50). Finding no legal error below, and for the reasons discussed herein, we affirm.

PERTINENT FACTS

Roger Thibodeaux injured his back on June 7, 1994, while engaged in the course and scope of his employment with Stamm-Scheele, Inc. As a result, he underwent surgery and sought compensation benefits pursuant to La.R.S. 23:1021, et seq. Also, alleging…