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JAMI MALLIN vs. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involves an inmate firefighter who sustained injuries to her hip and back. The defendant sought reconsideration of an award finding 63% permanent disability, arguing the weekly payment rate was improperly set above the statutory minimum for inmate workers. The Board granted reconsideration, affirming the 63% disability finding but amending the award to reflect the statutory minimum weekly payment rate of $130.00. This adjustment correctly applies Labor Code section 3370(c)(5) to inmate firefighter compensation.