Bama Pie, Inc. v. Roberts

DAVISON, Justice:

This is a proceeding to review an order, affirmed on en banc appeal, awarding temporary total compensation (76 weeks) and permanent partial disability (19 weeks), for partial loss of hearing in both ears, resulting from accidental injury during covered employment.

Claim for compensation alleged loss of hearing resulting from working in sub-zero temperature in a freezer plant operated by the petitioner, herein the respondent. Answer denied occurrence of accidental injury, or that claimant’s condition resulted from injury incurred during covered employment.

The case was heard…