Baskin v. State Ex Rel. Worker's Compensation Division

THOMAS, Chief Justice.

This appeal is taken from the denial of a claim for worker’s compensation benefits. The significant question to be resolved is the constitutionality of the exception of “ranching or agriculture” from the extra-hazardous occupations of teaming and truck driving and motor delivery as defined in § 27-12-106(a)(xviii) and (xix), W.S.1977. The constitutionality of § 27-12-102(a)(xvi), W.S.1977, which permits an employer engaged in “power farming” to elect coverage under the Wyoming Worker’s Compensation Act also is raised as an issue. In addition Baskin questions whether his…