Oien v. Department of Labor and Industries

IBP, Inc., appeals the judgment of the trial court ordering it to pay temporary total disability to Ronald Oien for the period June 29, 1985, through November 2, 1987. We reverse.

On October 22, 1977, Mr. Oien injured his left elbow, middle and lower back when he slipped on grease and fell down two flights of stairs while working for IBP. He filed a claim with the Department of Labor and Industries and was treated. In November 1977, he was released to return to work and his claim was closed.

In June 1981, Mr. Oien applied to reopen his claim, and the claim was eventually reopened. He sought…