Finch v. Stayton Canning Co.

Claimant seeks review of a Workers’ Compensation Board order which affirmed the referee’s order upholding the denials of compensability and refusing penalties for late denial by Tom’s Auto Body (Tom’s). The Board did not reach the issue of responsibility. We review de novo, hold the claim compensable and reverse and remand to the Board with instructions to determine the issues of responsibility and penalties.

For 13 days in November, 1982, claimant worked at Stayton Canning Company (Stayton) as a seasonal employe peeling onions. After a few days of work, she developed a continuing pain at the…