Beckman v. John Morrell & Co.

JOHNSON, Circuit Judge.

Brian Beckman (Beckman) appeals from a circuit court judgment denying him both temporary total disability benefits and rehabilitation benefits. We affirm the denial of temporary total disability benefits and reverse the denial of rehabilitation benefits and reinstate the award.

FACTS

Beckman graduated from high school in 1976 and attended one year of college before becoming employed by John Morrell and Company (Morrell). He worked in the beef kill area for six years and in the pork cut area for about three years. Work in both of these areas required Beckman to perform…