Golden Age Manor v. Industrial Commission

VAN CISE, Judge.

Golden Age Manor (employer) and its insurer, Ranger Insurance Company, seek review of a final order of the Industrial Commission. They contend that the Commission exceeded its fact-finding authority under § 8-53-111(7), C.R.S. (1985 Cum. Supp.) when it reversed a referee’s order. We affirm.

Eddie Franklin (claimant) was a dishwasher for the employer. On May 17, 1982, she suffered an industrial accident when she stepped into a drain. The employer admitted liability for temporary total disability commencing May 18, 1982.

Claimant’s treating physician diagnosed her injury as a…