Court Upholds Denial of Surgery for Worker With Compensable Back Injury

The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld a denial of back surgery for a worker with an admittedly compensable back injury. Case: Sosa v. Kawneer Co. Inc., No. CV-21-493, 05/04/2022, published. Facts: Keny Sosa worked for Kawneer Co. Inc., overseeing and operating an extrusion press. While he was at work on July 23, 2018, a sudden release of air pressure occurred, throwing Sosa across the room. He did not fall or hit anything during the incident, and he completed his shift that day. Sosa also worked an eight-hour shift the next day. But on July 26, Sosa went to the Arkansas Occupational He...