A divided West Virginia Supreme Court overturned a denial of benefits to a mine worker for his back injuries from exiting a mantrip.
Case: Turley v. Blackhawk Mining, No. 21-0649, 04/05/2023, published.
Facts: Jeremy Turley worked for Blackhawk Mining as a fire boss. He allegedly injured his back while exiting a mantrip on April 13, 2020.
The report of injury, completed on April 15, 2020, indicates that Turley suffered lumbar and sacroiliac sprains.
A claims administrator for Blackhawk’s insurance carrier denied Turley’s claim for benefits.
Procedural history: The Office of Ju...
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