Court Revives PTD Application for Mine Worker Struck by Ram Car

The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of a worker’s application for permanent total disability. Case: Murray American Energy Inc. v. Harshey, No. 24-ICA-73, 07/30/2024, unpublished. Facts: Dustin Harshey suffered multiple injuries in January 2012 when he was struck by a ram car while working for Murray American Energy Inc. A claims administrator for Murray’s insurance carrier ultimately accepted liability for a concussion, lung contusion, traumatic pneumothorax, coccyx fracture, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression,&nb...