Conrad Flatman

The employer appealed an Eligibility Adjudicator's decision granting the worker initial entitlement for Welder's Flash and one day of loss of earnings (LOE) benefits.

The employer argued the worker reported the incident late, preventing the employer from offering modified duties to mitigate lost time.

The Appeals Resolution Officer found the reporting was prompt, as the worker reported the incident and sought medical attention the day after the injury.

The diagnosis was compatible with the accident history, and the worker had clinical authorization to be off work for the missed shift.

The employer's appeal was denied.

The employer appealed a Case Manager's decision granting 50% cost relief under the Second Injury and Enhancement Fund (SIEF) for a worker's lower back injury, seeking 90% relief.

The employer argued the accident severity was minor and the pre-existing condition was major.

The Appeals Resolution Officer found the accident severity was moderate due to the awkward posture and heavy weight of the industrial curtains involved.

The pre-existing condition was also found to be moderate, as it placed the worker at a slightly higher risk of injury but did not significantly prolong the recovery period.

The 50% cost relief was confirmed and the employer's objection was denied.