Phelan v. H.S.C. Logging, Inc.

Claimant seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board which affirmed the referee’s denial of benefits because claimant was not an Oregon subject worker at the time of his industrial injury. We affirm.

Claimant is an Oregon resident. In July, 1982, he was unemployed. While attending his place of worship in Washington, he spoke with a friend, Maxwell, about the possibility of working for Maxwell’s employer, H.S.C. Logging, Inc. (HSC). Maxwell checked with his boss at HSC’s office in Carson, Washington, and received permission to hire claimant. Claimant spoke with Maxwell by…