Vandre v. Weyerhaeuser Co.

The issue in this workers’ compensation case is whether the claim is barred by claimant’s failure to give his employer written notice within 30 days of the accident, as required by ORS 656.265. 1 The Workers’ Compensation Board held that the untimeliness of claimant’s notice was not excused under the statute and we agree.

Claimant contends he suffered an on-the-job injury in mid-March, 1977, at which time he was a dryer feeder for Weyerhaeuser. The injury allegedly occurred when he left his work station to straighten a large roll of veneer on its tray. Claimant testified that while doing this…