Vredeveld v. Gelco Express

Ann Vredeveld appeals the dismissal of her petition on rehearing in the Nebraska Workmen’s Compensation Court. We affirm.

In October 1983 Vredeveld was employed as a route driver for Gelco Express in Grand Island and was responsible for loading and unloading various items of freight ranging in weight from V2 to 200 pounds. On October 14,1983, Vredeveld was attempting to load a 175-pound gas tank onto her truck when she suffered “sharp pains” in her “right side.” Vredeveld completed the route but, later that day, notified her supervisors of her injury and requested to be temporarily replaced.…