Byrd v. Lowe's Home Ctrs., Inc.

McGEE, Chief Judge.

Joseph K. Byrd, Jr. ("Plaintiff") appeals a decision of the North Carolina Industrial Commission denying his claim for workers' compensation. For the reasons discussed below, we affirm.

I. Factual and Procedural Background

Plaintiff began working as a plumbing specialist for Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. ("Defendant") in 2009. Plaintiff worked on the sales floor assisting customers and "lifting [ ] items such as toilets, water heaters, [and] showers [.]" Over the course of several years, Plaintiff received promotions to plumbing manager and hardware and tools manager. Although…