George v. Broadmoor Construction

JaPITCHER, Judge.

In this appeal, plaintiff, Walter George, Jr., appeals from a hearing officer’s decision, finding that his employer correctly reduced his benefits to supplemental earnings benefits. We affirm.

FACTS

Plaintiff was employed as a laborer with Broadmoor Construction Company (Broad-moor) in Metairie, Louisiana. On January 4, 1993, while working, plaintiff injured his back when he “picked up on [a mortar] mixer.” Plaintiff reported the injury to his foreman, Danny Bardwell. Shortly after the injury, plaintiff went to his home in Springfield, Louisiana.

On the following day, plaintiff…