Sylvester Lewis, Claimant/Respondent v. Treasurer of the State of Missouri, Custodian of the Second Injury Fund

Introduction

The Second Injury Fund (Fund) appeals from the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission’s (Commission) decision awarding Sylvester Lewis (Claimant) permanent and total disability benefits from the Fund. We affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

Claimant was employed at Crane Company (Employer), a vending machine manufacturer, between November 6, 1978, and November 6, 2009, a period of 31 years. During this time, Claimant sustained a number of injuries relevant to this appeal. The following facts were established at the hearing on Claimant’s claim against the Fund.

Claimant’s…