Price v. Marrero-Estelle Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1

CANNELLA, Judge.

Appellant, Aetna Casualty and Surety Company (Aetna), appeals from a judgment holding it liable for worker’s compensation benefits due to Ronald Price for back injuries in a work related accident. We affirm.

Price, a paid fireman for Marrero-Estelle Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 (Marrero-Estelle), was injured on April 7, 1987 when he fell while walking through the garage portion of the fire station. He slipped in an oil puddle and landed on his lower back and buttocks. He experienced immediate back pain and pain down both legs and reported the incident to his chief, who…