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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of its prior decision. The Board found that the applicant's back and spinal cord injury did not arise out of his employment as a firefighter. This was because the injury occurred while the applicant was on paid administrative leave and performing a personal task of protecting his own roof, without departmental authorization or assistance. The Board determined the applicant was not performing his firefighter responsibilities at the time of the injury.
MICHAEL COYER vs. COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of its prior decision. The Board found that the applicant's back and spinal cord injury did not arise out of his employment as a firefighter. This was because the injury occurred while the applicant was on paid administrative leave and performing a personal task of protecting his own roof, without departmental authorization or assistance. The Board determined the applicant was not performing his firefighter responsibilities at the time of the injury.
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