Riley v. Monark Boat Co.

Steele Hays, Judge.

Appellant’s claim for workers’ compensation benefits for surgical repair of an inguinal hernia was denied by the Workers’ Compensation commission and is before us on appeal. Stated simply, the issue is whether the denial is supported by substantial evidence.

Appellant had been employed at Monark Boat Company for a month when, on August 3, 1978, he and several employees were attempting to turn over a boat for repair work. The weight of the boat was estimated at between seven hundred and one thousand pounds. Appellant described the occurrence:

“Well, when we was turning it…