No Additional Treatment, Benefits for Injured Mine Worker

The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the denial of additional treatment and temporary total disability benefits for an injured mine worker. Case: Polinski v. Consol Bailey Mine WV, No. 24-ICA-11, 07/30/2024, unpublished. Facts: Stephen Polinski worked for Consol Bailey Mine WV. He suffered injuries in a mantrip accident at work in August 2022. Dr. Scott Leslie diagnosed Polinski with a strain of right shoulder and strain of right trapezius muscle. Leslie stated Polinski could return to work at full duty as of September 2022. About two weeks later, Polinski saw nurse pract...