The Second Injury Fund is a party to this Claim. All parties are represented by counsel. Employer paid neither compensation nor medical expenses in this case. Claimant's Testimony Claimant testified extensively about performing shovel work in conjunction with a co-worker who was spreading gravel with a backhoe. The work area was a relatively small area enclosed by a low concrete wall after the earlier removal of underground gasoline storage tanks.
Employer is a hazardous waste remover.
Claimant stated he had never met the backhoe operator before that day. Claimant stated he felt an unusual feeling in the left forearm during that day. He testified he experienced a single episode of shooting transient pain with no recurrence that day. He saw his lifelong family doctor, Dr. Melink, later that morning. Claimant stated he reported the injury as work related by telephone to John Thro some hours after the surgery.