Hina v. Indus. Comm., 07ap-23 (9-6-2007)

DECISION

{¶ 1} Relator, David E. Hina, filed this action in mandamus seeking a writ to compel the Industrial Commission of Ohio ("commission") to vacate its order denying him an award for an alleged violation of a specific safety requirement ("VSSR") from Anchor Glass Container Corporation ("Anchor Glass"). Relator requests that the writ also compel the commission to grant him an award for VSSR.

{¶ 2} In accord with Loc.R. 12, the case was referred to a magistrate to conduct appropriate proceedings. The parties stipulated to pertinent evidence and filed briefs. The magistrate then issued a…