391st Bomb Group v. Robbins

This appeal arises from an order of the Judge of Compensation Claims (hereinafter “JCC”) finding claimant’s injury to be com-pensable under Florida Workers’ Compensation law. We reverse because we find that claimant’s injury did not arise out of and in the course and scope of his employment.

On May 9, 1993, claimant Steven Robbins severely injured himself when he thrust his hand through the security window of an exit door. Immediately prior to the incident which caused his injuries, claimant was called into his supervisor’s office and fired because of unsatisfactory work. Several witnesses…