Smith v. Mity Lite

OPINION

GREENWOOD, Judge:

Petitioner Robert Smith seeks review of an Industrial Commission order denying him permanent total disability workers’ compensation benefits for an industrial accident. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

BACKGROUND

On May 23, 1990, while Smith was employed by respondent Mity Lite, he injured his back when he lifted a heavy pallet. Subsequently, Smith consulted and was examined by four different physicians. All four physicians recommended some form of physical therapy, physical conditioning, and weight loss, rather than surgery, to treat his back pain.

On…