McCrory Stores v. Pence

MILLS, Judge.

The employer/carrier appeal from the deputy commissioner’s order in this workers’ compensation case awarding Pence medical expenses and an attorney’s fee. The employer/carrier contend the deputy erred in making the awards because his medical expense award was not supported by competent substantial evidence. We agree and reverse.

Pence was a store manager employed by McCrory’s Stores. On 2 June 1982, a cleaning crew came in after store hours to clean the floors. Pence assisted by moving some boxes off the floor onto the counters. This activity involved some bending and stooping.…