Foster v. Diamond International Corp.

ROBERTS, Justice.

Foster, an electrician at Diamond International’s Old Town plant, was injured at work when a water tank which belonged to him exploded. The Workers’ Compensation Commission concluded that Foster’s injuries arose out of his employment but also concluded that his injuries did not occur in the course of his employment and denied Foster compensation benefits. Foster appeals from the pro forma decree entered in Superior Court, Penobscot County, arguing that the Commission erred in deciding that his injuries did not occur in the course of his employment. The employer, Diamond…