Schaub v. Vita Rich Dairy

This is an appeal from an order of the Workers’ Compensation Court, adopting the findings and conclusions of Hearing Examiner Robert Campbell. We reverse.

The claimant, Dennis Schaub, was employed by Vita-Rich Dairy in Havre, Montana. On October 15, 1984, claimant suffered an injury when a bag of flour fell from the stack he was unloading, pulling his arm and causing a burning sensation. Claimant immediately reported the accident to his shift supervisor, who indicated he would complete the necessary paperwork for filing a compensation claim. Despite numerous reminders from the claimant and the…