Mercure, J.
Claimant, a machine operator, was standing on a platform next to the machine he was operating when, according to an eyewitness, "all of a sudden, he started tilting to the side" and fell three or four feet to the floor. He sustained a head injury which left him totally disabled and unable to speak. Based upon the intoxication defense asserted by the employer (see, Workers' Compensation Law § 10 [1]), the Workers' Compensation Board concluded...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.
