Martin Industries, Inc. v. Dement

On December 19, 1981 Nettie Ruth Dement filed a claim for compensation under the Workmen's Compensation Act. A trial was held on the claim in the Limestone County Circuit Court July 1, 1982. After presentation of the evidence a judgment granting compensation was entered. From this judgment the employer, Martin Industries, Inc., appeals.

The evidence at trial showed that Nettie Ruth Dement was employed from April 8, 1974 until October 21, 1981 as a stove assembler. On this job employee had to lift heavy objects, apply a great deal of physical exertion to operate certain machinery, and stand for…