State, Department of Justice v. Bryant

Petitioner seeks review of an order of the Workers Compensation Board holding that claimant’s right to benefits was not time-barred, even though his claim was not filed within the 90-day time limit of the applicable statute, ORS 655.520(3). We reverse.1

Claimant, an inmate at the Oregon State Penitentiary, injured his back while working at a prison work camp on June 6,1986. He informed his supervisor of the injury, but was not told to file an accident report or a claim for benefits. On June 23, 1986, claimant was examined by a doctor, who referred him to Dr. Becker, a back specialist. Due to…