Arnold v. South Carolina Department of Corrections

ORDER

NORTON, District Judge.

This matter is before the Court upon the magistrate judge’s recommendation that Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment be denied. This record includes a report and recommendation of the United States Magistrate Judge made in accordance 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(B).

1. BACKGROUND

On February 29, 1992, Chris Arnold was injured while working in the kitchen at the McCormick Correctional Institution. The injury occurred when a co-worker attempted to drain water from a 25-gallon steam pot that was functioning improperly. The pot fell when the co-worker tipped it downward,…