Gore v. Lafarge North America, Inc.

THOMPSON, Presiding Judge.

Albert Dean Gore appeals from the judgment of the Shelby Circuit Court (“the trial court”) finding that a work-related injury to Gore resulted in a permanent partial disability of 10% and awarding workers’ compensation benefits accordingly-

The record indicates the following. Gore worked for Lafarge North America, Inc. (“Lafarge”), as a heavy-equipment operator. On February 12, 2008, Gore was operating a Caterpillar brand bulldozer at a quarry. The bulldozer had an enclosed cab that was reinforced with steel beams. Gore positioned the bulldozer under a chute or tube…