Fireworks at Work

<p>A man who was injured when he lit a firework that exploded in his hands is not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, an appeals court in Nebraska <strong><a href="http://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fireworks.pdf">ruled</a></strong>. Although the incident occurred when he was inside a warehouse performing duties related to his work, his actions had nothing to do with his truck driving job.</p>

LINCOLN, Neb. — A man who was injured when he lit a firework that exploded in his hands is not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, an appeals court in Nebraska ruled . Although the incident occurred when he was inside a warehouse performing duties related to his work, his actions had nothing to do with his truck-driving job.

Categories / Appeals, Employment, Personal Injury

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