Kimble v. Fibrebond Corp.

This appeal arises from a worker’s compensation judgment awarding worker’s compensation benefits to the plaintiff, Bobby Kimble (“Kimble”). The defendant, Fibrebond Corporation (“Fibre-bond”), appeals the judgment. For the reasons stated herein, we affirm.

FACTS

Kimble was employed by Fibrebond on January 19, 2001, when he was injured at work. On the morning of the accident, Kimble was working outdoors in the area Fibrebond employees call the “Back Forty.” In order to keep warm on colder days, Fibrebond employees working in the “Back Forty” would burn wood in barrels. The employees would use…