Holmes v. Interiors by Canova

JAMES K. PREWITT, Judge.

George E. Holmes (“Holmes”) appeals an order of the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission (“Commission”) which denied his claim for workers’ compensation benefits. Interiors by Canova hired Holmes, proprietor of a company providing “handyman-type” services, to install track lighting in its store to highlight displays of knickknacks Interiors by Canova sold. Holmes was standing on a ladder installing the lighting when he touched a hot conduit and received an electric shock, causing him to fall off the ladder, hit his head, and lose consciousness.

Seeking compensation…