Hedrick v. Big O Tires

DON E. BURRELL, J. .

In July 2011, Bryan Keith Hedrick, Jr. (“Claimant”) “intentionally [lit] a can of glue held in a co-worker’s hand on fire with -a lighter” at the Big 0 Tires (“Employer”) shop in Camdenton.1 His startled co-worker dropped the flaming can, which exploded on impact and severely burned both men. Claimant now appeals the final award of the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission (“the Commission”) denying his claim for workers’ compensation benefits. See section 287.495.2

Claimant’s point on appeal claims the Commission erred “in concluding that [Claimant’s] injury did not…