Hardin v. Southern Compress Co.

George K. Cracraft, Chief Judge.

Ida Mae Hardin appeals from an order of the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission denying her claim for benefits. We find sufficient merit in one of appellant’s points for appeal to warrant reversal and remand.

It is undisputed that, on December 24, 1987, appellant slipped and fell in the course and scope of her employment with Southern Compress Company, appellee. On January 12, 1988, appellant underwent surgery for a fractured right ankle. Appellee paid benefits for those medical expenses incurred by appellant through January 11,1988, but controverted…