Loewen v. Hyman Freightways, Inc.

GILBERTSON, Justice.

[¶ 1.] William Loewen (Loewen) appeals from a denial of his petition for worker’s compensation benefits. We reverse on the issue of notice and reinstate the decision of the Department of Labor.

FACTS & PROCEDURE

[¶ 2.] Loewen was employed as a dock worker for Hyman Freightways (Employer). In late May or early June of 1993,1 Loewen helped a fellow worker shut a trailer door. When the door shut, Loewen stepped backwards and tripped and fell onto a dock plate, hitting his tailbone and left buttock. The worker whom Loewen was assisting witnessed the fall. Loewen did not seek…