Jaeckle v. Dresser Industries, Inc.

CARTER, Judge:

This is an action for workmen’s compensation benefits brought by Norman Jaeckle against Dresser Industries, Inc., his employer at the time of the accident giving rise to the present claim for benefits. The trial court denied benefits. We affirm.

The facts of the accident are not in dispute. Jaeckle was employed by Dresser as a wire line operator. The job required that Jaeckle drive a truck and lift heavy objects. On January 24, 1982, Jaeckle was lifting a heavy object in the course and scope of his employment when he felt something pop in his back. The next day he reported the…