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In this workers' compensation case, the applicant, a registered nurse, was injured when he fell after assisting a delivery driver to the hospital's loading dock. The defendant argued the injury was not AOE/COE as the applicant's actions were outside his employment duties. The Board denied reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's finding that assisting the driver was a reasonable act within the scope of employment, especially considering the hospital's stewardship policy. The Board also found no due process violation regarding the handling of deposition transcripts.
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In this workers' compensation case, the applicant, a registered nurse, was injured when he fell after assisting a delivery driver to the hospital's loading dock. The defendant argued the injury was not AOE/COE as the applicant's actions were outside his employment duties. The Board denied reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's finding that assisting the driver was a reasonable act within the scope of employment, especially considering the hospital's stewardship policy. The Board also found no due process violation regarding the handling of deposition transcripts.
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