The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld an award of benefits to a worker for his injuries after a bottle cap struck him while he was opening a beverage during his break.
Case: In the Matter of the Compensation of Chavez-Cordova, Nos. 1801525 and A173321, 08/18/2021, published.
Facts: John Chavez-Cordova worked for Shelter Management Inc. as a painter.
Shelter required Chavez-Cordova to stay on the work site during mandatory, paid work breaks. During one of his breaks, Chavez-Cordova sat in the cab of Shelter’s truck. He was injured while opening a bottle when its contents exploded and...
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