Yoho v. Triangle PWC, Inc.

BROTHERTON, Justice:

The appellant, Elizabeth A. Yoho, began employment with Triangle PWC, Inc., (Triangle), on December 8, 1980, as a utility laborer. On April 2, 1981, she was assigned the task of temporary filter operator, and was required to manually replenish an acid bath as part of her job. While attempting this task, she fell and spilled two gallons of acid on herself, which resulted in second and third degree burns over thirty-five percent of her body.

By order dated June 1, 1981, the Workers’ Compensation Commissioner awarded Elizabeth Yoho temporary total disability benefits, and she…