Horn v. Dakota Pork

JENSEN, Circuit Judge.

[¶ 1.] Daniel Horn (Horn) appeals a circuit court decision affirming the South Dakota Department of Labor’s (Department) determination that he sustained a short term compensable injury, but was not entitled to permanent disability benefits under the workers’ compensation law. We affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURE

[¶ 2.] Horn was employed as a welder at Riverside Manufacturing (Riverside). On Friday, July 7, 2000, during the workday, Horn bent over and experienced severe back pain when he attempted to straighten up. Horn reported the injury to his supervisor and completed his…