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This case involves an applicant seeking increased compensation due to serious and willful misconduct by his employer, C.C. Meyers, Inc. The applicant sustained significant injuries when an excavator ran over his foot, leading to its amputation. The Appeals Board overturned the Workers' Compensation Judge's denial, finding that the employer's failure to provide a spotter for the excavator constituted serious and willful misconduct. This failure to provide a spotter, coupled with the employer's knowledge of the risks and intentional disregard for safety, was determined to be a proximate cause of the applicant's injury. As a result, the applicant's compensation will be increased by one-half.
BRUCE LOCKWOOD vs. C.C. MEYERS, INC., C.C. MEYERS, AN INDIVIDUAL is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in .
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This case involves an applicant seeking increased compensation due to serious and willful misconduct by his employer, C.C. Meyers, Inc. The applicant sustained significant injuries when an excavator ran over his foot, leading to its amputation. The Appeals Board overturned the Workers' Compensation Judge's denial, finding that the employer's failure to provide a spotter for the excavator constituted serious and willful misconduct. This failure to provide a spotter, coupled with the employer's knowledge of the risks and intentional disregard for safety, was determined to be a proximate cause of the applicant's injury. As a result, the applicant's compensation will be increased by one-half.
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