McIntyre v. Standard Utility Contractors, Inc.

Claimant seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board upholding employer’s denial of his claim for back and neck pain. We review for substantial evidence, ORS 183.482(8)(c), and affirm.

On June 24, 1993, claimant suffered an electric shock while working on a power line. He sought treatment at Albany General Hospital for tingling in his hand. He filed a claim, which employer denied on July 20,1993, on the ground that there were no objective findings to substantiate the injury. Claimant subsequently obtained employment driving a combine for a farmer. On August 31,1993, claimant…