Dolph v. Hecla Mining Co.

JOHNSON, Justice.

This is a workers' compensation case. The only issue presented is whether there was substantial competent evidence to support the Industrial Commission’s finding that the claimant did not sustain an accident while at work which caused an injury. We hold that there was sufficient evidence to support the Commission’s finding.

I

THE BACKGROUND AND PRIOR PROCEEDINGS.

Jerry Dolph was employed as a miner by Hecla Mining Company. On a Monday morning, Dolph informed Hecla that he had injured his knee at work the previous Friday and had to see a doctor. Dolph visited a doctor the…