Rich v. Warren Mfg., Inc.

This is a workmen's compensation case.

On August 7, 1991, Steve Rich (employee) was employed with Warren Manufacturing, Inc. (employer). While in the line and scope of his employment, the employee was helping move an aluminum panel when he tripped and fell.

Following this accident, the employee complained of pain in both his back and his right leg. He was referred to a neurosurgeon, who sent the employee for a myelogram and a CT scan of his lower back. Surgery was performed on the employee's lower back on August 16, 1991, and a small fragment of a herniated disc was found at L5-S1. The employee…