Cano v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board

Opinion

RAYE, J.

Petitioner Juan Cano, employed as a mechanic and truck driver by respondent Carrancho Farms, Inc., was assigned to dismantle a fiberglass tank. While Cano worked in the tank, a coworker’s welding torch caused an explosion, igniting a fireball inside the tank. Cano suffered severe bums to his face, arms, hands, stomach, back, buttocks, thighs and legs. A findings and award issued by respondent Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (Board) found Cano suffered a permanent disability of 65 percent and was not entitled to further medical care. The Board also denied Cano’s motion for…