Southeastern Aluminum Recycling, Inc. v. Rayburn

Benham, Judge.

Appellee injured his back on June 19, 1981, when he caught a 1,500 pound bale of copper wire that slipped as he and his co-workers attempted to load it onto a tractor trailer. He then notified his supervisor of the injury and inquired about a company doctor. The supervisor responded that there was no company doctor and that if appellee wanted a doctor, he should see his personal physician. Appellee consulted and was treated by his family chiropractor, but as time progressed his injury became more painful. Approximately one month after the accident, appellee notified his…