Cumberland Farms Dairy, Inc. v. Szajbler

MASON, ERNEST E., (Ret.), Associate Judge.

This is an appeal from an order dated October 29, 1979, by Deputy Commissioner David A. Danielson. The deputy ruled that the claimant/appellee, Robert W. Szajbler, suffered an industrial accident on May 21, 1979, in which he became temporarily totally disabled due to a “catastrophic loss” as defined by Section 440.15(2)(c), Florida Statutes (1978). The deputy awarded compensation at the rate of eighty percent (80%) of the claimant’s weekly wage until he completed training or until November 21, 1979, whichever occurs first.

From this order the appellant…