Powell v. Vulcan Materials Co.

Harwell, Judge:

This is a workers’ compensation case. The single commissioner ruled that Respondent Cleo N. Powell (“Powell”) suffered a totally disabling and compensable “mental, emotional, and psychological injury” as a result of an altercation with a supervisor. The full Commission affirmed, as did the circuit court on review. The employer, Vulcan Materials Company (“Vulcan”), now appeals. We affirm.

FACTS

On March 21, 1984, Powell was a 48-year-old foreman at Vulcan’s quarry. He was responsible for overseeing the production of various sizes and grades of rocks. Shortly after arriving at work…