Tampa Ship Repair & Dry Dock Co. v. Young

THOMPSON,'Judge.

The self-insured employer appeals the order of the deputy commissioner (deputy) finding claimant’s accident compensable, contending the deputy erroneously determined that the claimant’s injury arose out of and in the course of his employment. We agree and reverse.

Claimant was injured in an automobile accident on November 1, 1979 at approximately 3:15 a.m. while on his way to work. Claimant normally worked from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., but it was not unusual for him to work overtime. On the day before his accident claimant’s employer requested that he come to work at 4:30…