Cox v. Tyson Foods, Inc.

WHITE, Judge.

Claimant Delbert Cox appeals from a Labor and Industrial Relations Commission decision denying him worker’s compensation benefits for an injury he sustained while employed by Tyson Foods, Inc. (“Tyson”). The commission concluded his injury did not arise out of or in the course of employment. We reverse and remand.

Delbert Cox slipped on ice and injured his back while returning to work from a trip to a convenience store during his paid break. Workers were permitted to leave the premises during their fifteen minute break, and Cox had done so to purchase a breakfast biscuit,…