Opinion ID: 1193780
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Heading: The injury at Idaho Timber Corp.

Text: While working for respondent Idaho Timber Corporation (Idaho Timber) on September 22, 1995, appellant Dave H. Warden (Warden) injured his back while transferring lumber from a conveyer. After reporting his injury to the foreman, he was sent to a medical clinic where Dr. Quinn diagnosed his injury as lumbar strain. Dr. Quinn prescribed medication and rest at home and told Warden to return for a recheck after 3-4 days. At the recheck on September 25, 1995, Warden again complained of pain consistent with low back strain. After another diagnosis of low back strain, Warden returned to work in a light-duty capacity and was assigned to various tasks including sweeping and working with a wood shredder. Despite the modification of his duties, his back pain continued, and he again visited a doctor who sent him back to work. Upon returning to work, Warden informed his supervisor that he could not continue his employment with Idaho Timber because he could not continue performing his assigned tasks due to the pain in his back. His supervisor agreed, and his employment was terminated. Following Warden's termination, Idaho Timber's insurance company, respondent Argonaut Insurance Co. (Argonaut), provided for two additional doctor visits and then discontinued benefits after the doctors diagnosed Warden's injury as a temporary strain.