Tracy v. Hershey Creamery Co.

[¶ 1] David D. Tracy appeals from a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Board denying his petition for specific loss benefits pursuant to 39-A M.R.S.A. § 212(3)(M) (Supp.1997). Tracy suffered an injury to one eye in a work-related accident. Because he did not suffer the loss of 80% or more of his vision after medical intervention, the Board concluded that Tracy was not entitled to an award of specific loss benefits. We agree and affirm the decision of the Board.

I. Background

[¶ 2] Tracy’s injury occurred on May 13, 1994, during his employment with Hershey Creamery Company, when a staple…