Byrd v. DSM Elastomers Americas

McDonald, j.

| ¡¡Verna Veronica Byrd worked at DSM Elastomers Americas (DSM) as an assistant operator for $18.00 an hour. On May 22, 2002, as she went to clean excess rubber from the scale doors, the doors suddenly closed, catching her left hand, three fingers and her forearm. She was treated by numerous physicians and underwent several months of physical therapy.

Thereafter, she filed a disputed claim for compensation, asserting that wage benefits were terminated or reduced on March 18, 2003,1 and that her disability status was “restricted duties.” DSM and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company…