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No Benefits for Worker Allegedly Injured in Stairwell Mishap

Friday, May 31, 2024 | 0

The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for benefits for a knee injury allegedly caused by his misstep while descending a flight of stairs. Case: Fernandez v. Smithfield Foods Inc., No. WD86421, 05/28/2024, published. Facts: Juan Fernandez worked for Smithfield Foods Inc. at a pork processing plant. On Feb. 22, 2021, Fernandez lost his footing while descending stairs to the production floor after a break. Fernandez kept himself upright while holding on to the railing, but his left foot "skidded" down three steps. Fernandez reported the f...

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