Eaddy v. Smurfit-Stone Container Corp.

HUFF, J.:

In this workers’ compensation action, Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation (Smurfit-Stone) appeals the trial court’s order affirming the order of the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission (Commission) awarding medical expenses and workers’ compensation benefits to Marshall Eaddy. We affirm.

FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Eaddy began working at. Smurfit-Stone in the mid-1960s. He primarily worked as a general mechanic, which involved strenuous physical labor at times. Prior to joining SmurfitStone, Eaddy spent one year as a student at Clemson University followed by one year of…