American Medical Response v. Gavlik

KISTLER, J., pro tempore

Claimant is an on-call emergency medical technician who was exposed to hazardous chemicals when she stopped to report an automobile accident. The Workers’ Compensation Board (board) ruled that her injury arose out of and in the course of her employment. We affirm.

Claimant works up to 12 shifts a month as an on-call emergency medical technician (EMT). Each shift lasts 24 hours. Claimant begins each shift at 8:00 a.m., reporting to the station and preparing her ambulance for service. She then leaves the station house and returns to her home, where she remains for the…