Kimbrough v. Fowler's Pressure Washing, LLC

LEE, C.J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. James Kimbrough appeals the judgment of the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission (the Commission) dismissing his claim based on a finding that he was engaged in maritime employment and not entitled to state benefits. Finding no error, we affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2. On September 20, 2010, Kimbrough was injured while working for Fowler’s Pressure Washing LLC, a subcontractor of Patriot Environmental Services Inc. He was pressure washing oil from vessels when he slipped on loose gravel and injured his knee. He ultimately had to have a total knee…