Simpson v. Jeanerette Sugar Co.

IDOUCET, Chief Judge.

An employer appeals the ruling of the hearing officer finding that the claimant, Ricky Simpson, defeated the presumption of intoxication provided for in La.R.S. 23:1081.

On October 27, 1993, Simpson began work as a welder at the Jeanerette Sugar Company (JSC). On that same day, David Thibo-daux, the assistant to the general manager of JSC, informed him of the company policies and safety concerns, including its drug policy. JSC hired him for the grinding season with the possibility of permanent employment in the future. He was assigned to do welding on the rollers used to…