LABORDE, Judge.
An employee assigned by his employer to change a fuse in a power line was accidentally injured in the course and scope of his employment. He was denied benefits under LSA-R.S. 23:1081(1)(c) for his failure to use gear designed at least in part for his protection. We reverse.
Facts
Claimant was a utility company employee charged with the responsibility of repairing downed utility lines. On August 7, 1991, adverse weather conditions...
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