State ex rel. Smith v. Industrial Commission

{¶ 1} Appellant-claimant, Mark A. Smith, alleged that his employer violated a specific safety requirement (“VSSR”) pertaining to the guarding of saw blades. He successfully applied for a VSSR award and appellee Industrial Commission of Ohio set the amount at 15 percent:

*91{¶ 2} “A higher percentage than is granted in this order was discussed at hearing. However, it is noted that the claimant at the time of the injury was both a cabinet maker and foreman. The claimant states in his original application that he had 6 years experience. Because of his experience and position, the claimant should…