State ex rel. International Paper v. Trucinski

{¶ 1} Appellee Steven A. Trucinski worked for appellant, International Paper. In 1998, a chemical explosion at the plant injured Trucinski’s left leg, resulting in an above-the-knee amputation. He was eventually fitted with a prosthesis and, in time, secured other employment.

{¶ 2} Appellee Industrial Commission of Ohio awarded Trucinski scheduled-loss compensation under R.C. 4123.57(B) for the total loss of the left leg. Claimant later applied for compensation for permanent total disability (“PTD”), pursuant to R.C. 4123.58(C) and State ex rel. Thomas v. Indus. Comm., 97 Ohio St.3d 37,…