Trudell v. Seven Lakes Heating & Air Conditioning Co.

VAUGHN, Judge.

Plaintiff’s appeal does not challenge the sufficiency of the Commission’s Findings of Fact. Plaintiff rather challenges its conclusion that his injury was not caused by an “accident.” The issue, therefore, is whether the Commission’s award is justified by its findings. Buck v. Procter & Gamble Co., 52 N.C. App. 88, 278 S.E. 2d 268 (1981). We conclude it is.

Mere injury does not entitle an employee to compensation under North Carolina’s Workers’ Compensation Act. Bigelow v. Tire Sales Co., 12 N.C. App. 220, 182 S.E. 2d 856 (1971). The injury must result from an accident arising…