High Court Says Roustabout Not PTD under Odd-Lot Doctrine

A roustabout who was an insulin-dependent diabetic, blind in one eye and had lost part of a finger before suffering a compensable burn injury to his foot was not entitled to permanent total disability benefits under the odd-lot doctrine, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled.Case: McIntosh v. State, No. S-13-0035, 10/24/2013, published.Facts: Marty D. McIntosh worked as a roustabout for Kissack Oil Field Service Inc. He sustained a compensable injury to his right foot and ankle in August 2006 when he accidentally blasted himself with a steam gun.He suffered second- to third-degree burns. After ...