N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2

Section 97-2(6) covers an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Herrin v. Dominion North Carolina Power · filed 2007-03-22(6)

On March 2, 2005, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) treats an incident that interrupts an employee’s regular work routine and introduces unusual conditions likely to cause unexpected consequences as an injury by accident.

Lococo v. Union Mission, Inc. · filed 2007-03-23(6)

The incident on March 21, 2003, constituted an interruption of plaintiff's regular work routine and the introduction thereby of unusual conditions likely to result in unexpected consequences. On March 21, 2003, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer.

An injury occurring under normal work conditions is not an injury by accident under § 97-2(6), however serious it may be.

Brown v. via Electric Co. · filed 2007-04-02(6)

An injury that occurs under normal work conditions, no matter how serious the injury, is not considered an injury caused by "accident" and is not compensable under the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act.

Section 97-2(6) covers an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment that results in neck symptoms and myofascial pain syndrome.

Norris v. Food Lion Store 401 · filed 2007-04-04(6)

On 16 March 2002, Plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with Defendant, resulting in neck symptoms and mysofascial pain syndrome. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) requires a compensable injury to be preceded by and due to an accident.

Holloway v. Foods · filed 2007-04-04(6)

2. The plaintiff did not suffer an "accident" within the meaning of the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6). No injury, regardless of the severity, is compensable unless it is preceded by and due to an accident.

Section 97-2(6) requires a compensable injury to result from an accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Burrow v. Bradstreet · filed 2007-04-11(6)

In order for an injury to be compensable under the Workers' Compensation Act, it must be the result of an accident, arising out of and in the course of employment.

Section 97-2(6) covers an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment, including an accident that materially aggravates a preexisting condition.

Dial v. Pilkington Holdings, Inc. · filed 2007-04-25(6)

Plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment with the defendant to his back and left leg and left foot on November 9, 2003.

Section 97-2(6) covers an ankle injury caused by an accidental fall from scaffolding at work.

Jackson v. S.T. Hill Builders · filed 2007-05-08(6)

Plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident to his left ankle on October 26, 2004. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) treats an interruption of the regular work routine that introduces unusual conditions likely to cause unexpected consequences as an injury by accident.

Dulzer v. Goodyear Tire Rubber Company · filed 2007-05-11(6)

The circumstances of the plaintiff's fall following his exposure to chemical fumes from paint at work on February 11, 2004, constituted an interruption of his regular work routine and the introduction thereby of unusual conditions likely to result in unexpected consequences and, thus, constitute an injury by accident.

Section 97-2(6) requires a causal connection between a compensable accident and later medical problems for those problems to be compensable.

Williams v. International Paper · filed 2007-05-11(6)

The plaintiff's right knee problems subsequent to July 3, 2000 were/are not causally related to the plaintiff's compensable July 3, 2000 slip and fall and are, thus, not compensable.

An injury by accident under § 97-2(6) includes conditions caused by the workplace accident, including syncope and increased bradycardia requiring a pacemaker.

Goolsby v. Yadkin Valley Motor Co. · filed 2007-05-11(6)

Plaintiff suffered an injury by accident arising out of and in the course and scope of his employment on April 9, 2002. Plaintiff's accident resulted in injury to his hand, syncope, and increased bradycardia, which caused the need for a pacemaker. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

An aggravation of a pre-existing back condition caused by a specific traumatic incident at work is a compensable injury.

Gregory v. Brown · filed 2007-05-11(6)

On or about October 10, 2001, plaintiff sustained a compensable injury as the result of a specific traumatic incident that aggravated her pre-existing back condition. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) treats an injury caused by a concrete panel suddenly turning into a worker as a compensable injury by accident.

Olea v. Martin Erection, Inc. · filed 2007-05-14(6)

Plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident on August 30, 2004. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) treats depression that is a direct and natural result of a compensable workplace injury as a compensable injury by accident.

Graham v. Fresenius Medical Care · filed 2007-05-14(6)

Plaintiff's depression following her March 9, 2001 fall through May 31, 2001 was the direct and natural result of the injuries plaintiff sustained in said fall and thus constitutes a compensable injury by accident. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) covers a back injury from a specific traumatic incident at work and an aggravation caused by a work accident.

Taylor v. Graphics · filed 2007-05-25(6)

In the present case, plaintiff sustained a compensable injury to her back as a result of a specific traumatic incident arising out of and in the course of her employment with employer-defendant on January 28, 1998 (I.C. No. 379751), and further aggravated her back condition as a result of an accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with employer-defendant on April 16, 1999 (I.C. No. 952127). N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) treats injuries to the neck, low back, and knee sustained in a work-related motor-vehicle accident as injuries by accident.

Frederici v. Skansa USA Building Inc. · filed 2007-06-05(6)

On December 2, 2003, Plaintiff sustained an injury by accident to his neck, low back and left knee. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

An employee who develops pain while performing her usual job in the usual way has not sustained an injury by accident.

Smith v. Huddle House · filed 2007-06-05(6)

On July 29, 2002, Plaintiff did not sustain an injury by accident to her right elbow arising out of and in the course of her employment with Defendant-Employer. Plaintiff was performing her usual job in her usual way when her elbow pain began, which does not constitute an injury by accident.

Section 97-2(6) does not treat an injury during ordinary work as an injury by accident when there is no interruption of the regular work routine or introduction of unusual conditions.

Lanier v. Romanelle's · filed 2007-06-22(6)

Therefore, it cannot be found that the circumstances of plaintiff's injury on May 12, 2004 constituted an interruption of plaintiff's regular work routine and the introduction thereby of unusual conditions likely to result in unexpected consequences nor can it be found that his left wrist, hand or arm injuries were the result of an injury by accident.

Section 97-2 treats a fatal fall from a bucket truck while cutting tree branches in the course of employment as a work-related injury.

Watkins v. Loye Grading and Tree Service · filed 2007-06-25(6)

On November 10, 2005, David W. Watkins died as a result of a work related injury, when he fell from the bucket truck while cutting branches from a tree. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 .

A fall on ice at work is an accident under § 97-2(6).

Coe v. Wake County Public School Sys. · filed 2007-06-26(6)

Plaintiff experienced an accident on February 25, 2003 when she fell on ice at work. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

An injury caused by a fall at work qualifies as an injury by accident when it arises out of and in the course of employment.

Smith-Doman v. Hecht's · filed 2007-07-02(6)

On June 23, 2004, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident to her left foot, left ankle and right knee arising out of and in the course of employment with defendant-employer when her foot caught in an expansion joint causing her to fall.

Section 97-2(6) requires a claimant to prove a compensable injury by accident or a specific traumatic incident of the work assigned.

Romero v. Broyhill Furniture Indst., Inc. · filed 2007-07-03(6)

Plaintiff must prove that he sustained a compensable injury by accident. The greater weight of the evidence establishes that plaintiff did not sustain a compensable injury by accident or a specific traumatic incident of the work assigned while employed with defendant. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

A claimant must prove by the greater weight of the evidence that a work accident caused or accelerated a heart condition for it to be compensable as an injury.

Neal v. Brooksdale Agri-Resources, Inc. · filed 2007-07-09(6)

Plaintiff has failed to prove by the greater weight of the evidence that his accident on September 1, 2004 caused or accelerated his subsequent heart condition, specifically his heart block. Plaintiff's claim related to his heart condition, therefore, is not compensable under the provisions of the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act.

Section 97-2 treats a worker’s fall from a roof while performing assigned work as an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Morales-Rodriguez v. Carolina Quality Exteriors · filed 2007-07-10(6)

The plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course and scope of his employment with Carolina Quality Exteriors, Inc., on September 10, 2004. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 .

Section 97-2(6) covers an injury caused by an accident arising out of and in the course of employment, including injury to the back from being struck, twisting, and falling at work.

Webb v. Nash General Hospital · filed 2007-07-10(6)

On December 25, 2002, Plaintiff suffered an injury by accident to her right hip and back arising out of and in the course of her employment with Defendant-Employer when she was hit in the right hip area with a stretcher or gurney, twisted and fell against a cabinet. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

A fall at work that injures an employee can be an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment under § 97-2(6).

Almond v. Emc · filed 2007-07-11(6)

On August 8, 2002, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment with the defendant when he fell twenty feet at work injuring his neck, back, and legs.

Section 97-2(6) does not treat an injury caused by normal work routine and normal working conditions as an injury by accident, regardless of its severity.

Mosley v. Wake County · filed 2007-07-10(6)

No matter how great the injury, if it is caused by an event that involved both an employee's normal work routine and normal working conditions it will not be considered to have been caused by accident.

Section 97-2(6) requires a compensable injury to result from an accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

McKiver v. Burlington Industries, Inc. · filed 2007-07-12(6)

In order for an injury to be compensable under the Workers' Compensation Act, it must be the result of an accident arising out of and in the course of employment. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

An injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment falls within the statutory definition of injury.

Sturgill v. Amstead Ind. · filed 2007-07-17(6)

Plaintiff sustained an injury to her back as a result of a work-related accident arising out of and in the course of her employment on March 28, 2005. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) covers an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Boisvert v. Ife, Inc. · filed 2007-07-18(6)

On March 10, 2005, Plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with Defendant-Employer.

Section 97-2(6) requires a compensable injury to result from an accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

MacQuaide v. the Goodyear Tire Rubber · filed 2007-07-18(6)

In order for an injury to be compensable under the Workers' Compensation Act, it must be the result of an accident arising out of an in the course of employment. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6). ... On March 19, 2005, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident involving his right shoulder, which arose out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) requires proof of an injury by accident arising out of and in the course and scope of employment for a compensable injury.

Phelps v. Village Realty · filed 2007-08-15(6)

1. The plaintiff has provided insufficient evidence to show that she sustained a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course and scope of her employment on or about August 28, 2004. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) covers a cervical-spine injury sustained when a work truck hits something in the road and jolts the driver into the cab roof.

Fipps v. Babson and Smith Trucking · filed 2007-08-20(6)

As a direct result of the work assigned to plaintiff on October 13, 2003, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident to her cervical spine arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendant-employer when the truck she was driving hit something in the road causing her to strike her head against the roof of the cab. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

An accidental back injury arising out of and in the course of employment qualifies as an injury by accident under § 97-2(6).

Lemons v. Frank L. Blum Co. · filed 2007-08-27(6)

On August 6, 2002, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident to his back arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) covers an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Soderlind v. Tony Joye Construction · filed 2007-09-05(6)

Plaintiff suffered a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer when he fell off a scaffold on or about October 19, 2000, resulting in a fracture to his left calcaneus and back injury. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) treats an injury arising from unusual work conditions that interrupt an employee’s normal routine as an injury by accident.

Strickland v. Materials · filed 2007-09-07(6)

The totality of the conditions under which Plaintiff worked at the time of his injury, combined with his fear of falling, were not usual or customary duties for Plaintiff whose job title as lead person did not involve repair of loader doors. The injury to Plaintiff's shoulder on March 24, 2005 constituted an injury by accident.

Section 97-2(6) requires a claimant to show that the claimed condition resulted from a work-related accident to receive medical compensation for that condition.

Chapman v. Keystone Freight Corp. · filed 2007-09-07(6)

Plaintiff has failed to meet his burden of showing that the condition of his left knee was the result of a work-related accident occurring on September 24, 2004. Accordingly, plaintiff is not eligible for medical compensation for the treatment of that condition. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

An injury is an injury by accident when an interruption of the work routine introduces unusual conditions likely to cause unexpected consequences.

Gleaton v. Goodyear Tire Co. · filed 2007-10-01(6)

In order for an injury to be compensable under the Workers' Compensation Act, it must be the result of an accident arising out of an in the course of employment. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6). Plaintiff must show that the incident constituted an interruption of the work routine and the introduction thereby of unusual conditions likely to result in unexpected consequences. Adams v. Burlington Industries, Inc. , 61 N.C. App. 258 , 300 S.E.2d 455 (1983). In this case, on occasion, plaintiff had to throw tires that had fallen off of pallets in the course of his work. However, on June 28, 2005, while throwing tires that had fallen off of a pallet, plaintiff's work routine was interrupted and unusual conditions were introduced when, while throwing tires back on the pallet, one tire that was still in his hand hit another tire, causing injury to plaintiff's shoulder. Thus, plaintiff suffered a compensable injury by accident to his left shoulder on June 28, 2005. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) requires an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment; an event involving normal work routine and normal working conditions is not an accident.

Thomas v. Mission Hospitals · filed 2007-10-03(6)

In order for an injury to be compensable under the Workers' Compensation Act, it must be the result of an accident arising out of and in the course of employment. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6). ... An accident is an unlooked for and untoward event not expected or designed by the employee. An accident is not established by the mere fact of injury but is to be considered as a separate event preceding and causing the injury. No matter how great the injury, if it is caused by an event that involved both an employee's normal work routine and normal working conditions it will not be considered to have been caused by accident.

Section 97-2(6) treats an injury as an injury by accident when an unexpected event interrupts the employee’s normal work routine and introduces unusual conditions likely to produce unexpected consequences.

Murray v. Assurance Health Care · filed 2007-10-03(6)

When the patient began to unexpectedly slide off the bed to the floor causing more of the patient's weight to have to be supported by Plaintiff, this incident constituted an interruption of Plaintiff's normal work routine and the introduction thereby of unusual conditions likely to result in unexpected consequences. Plaintiff's resulting injury to her shoulder constituted an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment.

An injury from a fall at work qualifies as an injury by accident when the fall interrupts the employee’s regular work routine and introduces unusual conditions likely to cause unexpected consequences.

Cannon v. Cannon Enterprise · filed 2007-10-03(6)

The circumstances of plaintiff's injury on 4 May 1999, constituted an interruption of his regular work routine and the introduction thereby of unusual conditions likely to result in unexpected consequences. ... On 4 May 1999, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer resulting in fractures to both heels due to a fall. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) covers a scalp injury caused by a light fixture striking an employee during work as an injury by accident.

Joyner v. Parker Heating Cooling · filed 2007-10-09(6)

On July 2, 2002, plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident to his scalp arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer when he was struck in his head by a light fixture. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) requires a claimant to prove an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Withers v. Sonoco Products · filed 2007-10-13(6)

Plaintiff has failed to prove that he sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) covers an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Little v. Duke University Medical Center · filed 2007-10-19(6)

On March 17, 2004, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendant, which resulted in an injury to her right breast. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) requires a compensable injury to result from an accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Cotto v. Triple S Marketing Group, Inc. · filed 2007-10-19(6)

In order for an injury to be compensable under the Workers' Compensation Act, it must be the result of an accident arising out of and in the course of employment. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) requires proof of an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Anderson v. Service Roofing Sheet Metal Co. · filed 2007-10-24(6)

The evidence of record in insufficient to show that plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer on January 7, 2003.

An injury during an employee’s normal work under normal working conditions is not an injury by accident without an interruption of the work routine.

Horner v. Royal Park Uniforms · filed 2007-10-25(6)

Plaintiff was performing her normal work under normal working conditions at the time that she heard and felt the pop in her right shoulder and experienced the onset of shoulder pain. There was no interruption of her work routine that would qualify the incident as an injury by accident. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

An injury by accident under § 97-2(6) requires an interruption of the usual work routine that introduces unusual conditions likely to cause unexpected consequences.

Robinson v. Seto's Texaco, Inc. · filed 2007-10-25(6)

An "accident" must involve more than merely carrying on the usual and customary duties in the usual way, but rather involves the interruption of the work routine and the introduction thereby of unusual conditions likely to result in unexpected consequences.

Section 97-2(6) treats an injury by accident arising out of and in the course and scope of employment as compensable.

Dawson v. Kidde Technologies · filed 2007-10-31(6)

Plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course and scope of his employment on May 21, 2003 and November 16, 2004. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) requires credible evidence of an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment, including an injury from a specific traumatic incident.

Glaspie v. Guilford Mills · filed 2007-11-01(6)

There is insufficient credible evidence of record upon which to find and conclude that plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer in the form of a specific traumatic incident or otherwise on or about 7 February 2005.

Section 97-2(6) does not treat right upper extremity complaints as an injury by accident when they are unrelated to the compensable foot injury or the claimant’s work.

Branch v. Carolina Shoe Co. · filed 2007-11-16(6)

Plaintiff did not sustain an injury by accident or contract a compensable occupational disease involving her right upper extremity in I.C. No. 921804. N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 97-2 (6); 97-53 (13).

Section 97-2(6) requires a claimant to prove an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment or a specific traumatic incident from assigned work.

Forrest v. Oem America · filed 2007-11-19(6)

In this case, plaintiff has failed to meet her burden of proving by the greater weight of the evidence that she sustained a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendant on or about September 10, 2004, or that she sustained a compensable specific traumatic incident from the work assigned on or about September 10, 2004.

Section 97-2(6) requires sufficient evidence of an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment for an injury to be compensable.

Earnhardt v. Manchester Auto Service · filed 2007-11-27(6)

Plaintiff has provided insufficient evidence to show the occurrence of a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Unusual work conditions that interrupt an employee’s normal work routine can constitute an accident under § 97-2(6).

Olsen v. City of Raleigh · filed 2007-11-27(6)

Based upon the greater weight of the evidence, on February 26, 2005, plaintiff developed a complete rotator cuff tear and osteoarthritis in his left shoulder due to unusual conditions in his employment with defendant. Plaintiff was under additional stress to his left shoulder due to plaintiff's operating a hose reel with bad bearings. This was an interruption of plaintiff's normal work routine, and an accident within the meaning of the Workers' Compensation Act. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) treats knee injuries caused by twisting and striking the knees while working in unusually cramped conditions as injuries by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Lunsford v. United Parcel Service · filed 2007-11-30(6)

On August 10 and August 11, 2005, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident to his right and left knees arising out of and in the course of his employment by defendant-employer. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) covers an accidental injury that arises out of and in the course of employment.

Putman v. Alexander · filed 2007-12-05(6)

On June 16, 2005, plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant Randy Alexander.

A worker’s injury from a deck collapse can be a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Thompson v. Alexander · filed 2007-12-05(6)

On June 16, 2005, plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant Randy Alexander.

Section 97-2(6) requires an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment or a specific traumatic incident of the assigned work for a compensable injury.

Hansley v. Flanders Filters, Inc. · filed 2007-12-11(6)

Plaintiff did not sustain an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment or a specific traumatic incident of the work assigned with defendant-employer on either February 19, 2005 or April 21, 2005.

Section 97-2(6) covers an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

McKinney v. Lowe's Home Improvement · filed 2007-12-12(6)

On May 14, 2004, plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course of the employment with defendant. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

A heart attack during work done in the usual way is not an injury by accident under § 97-2(6); a heart attack caused by unusual or extraordinary exertion may be compensable.

Swilling v. Holland Transfer Company Inc. · filed 2007-12-13(6)

To be compensable under the Workers' Compensation Act, an injury must result from an accident arising out of and in the course of the employment. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6). ... When an employee is conducting his work in the usual way and suffers a heart attack, the injury does not arise by accident and is not compensable. ... However, an injury caused by a heart attack may be compensable if the heart attack is due to an accident, such as when the heart attack is due to unusual or extraordinary exertion.

A back injury caused by a specific traumatic incident of assigned work qualifies as an injury by accident when it arises out of and in the course of employment.

Saavedra v. Candor Hosiery Mills · filed 2007-12-14(6)

Thus, on December 20, 2004, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident to her back arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendant-employer as the result of a specific traumatic incident of the work assigned. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) requires an injury by accident to involve an interruption of the usual work routine and the introduction of unusual conditions likely to cause unexpected consequences.

Bratcher v. Ermc D/B/A Cross Creek Mall · filed 2008-01-03(6)

An "accident" involves more than merely carrying on the usual and customary duties in the usual way, but rather involves the interruption of the work routine and the introduction thereby of unusual conditions likely to result in unexpected consequences.

Section 97-2(6) covers accidental workplace burns from hydrofluoric acid and boiling water as compensable injuries.

Dawson v. Kidde Technologies · filed 2008-01-04(6)

Plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course and scope of his employment on May 21, 2003 and November 16, 2004. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

An injury by accident under § 97-2(6) includes an interruption of the employee’s work routine that introduces unusual conditions likely to cause unexpected consequences.

Mooring v. Barnes Drywall · filed 2008-01-08(6)

On or about September 6, 2005, plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident that arose out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer when he stepped on a nail that became lodged in his right shoe and injured his foot. The circumstances of plaintiff's injury on or about September 6, 2005 constituted an interruption of his work routine and the introduction thereby of unusual conditions likely to result in unexpected consequences. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6); Harding v. Thomas Howard Co. , 256 N.C. 427 , 124 S.E.2d 109 (1962).

Section 97-2(6) treats an injury as an injury by accident when an unusual event interrupts the employee’s usual work routine and causes injury arising out of and in the course of employment.

Castaneda v. International Leg Wear Group · filed 2008-01-10(6)

An accident must involve more than merely carrying on the usual and customary duties in the usual way. It involves the interruption of the work routine and the introduction of an unusual event. ... On October 20, 2005, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident, arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendant resulting in an annular disc tear injury. N. C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) treats an injury as an injury by accident when unusual work conditions interrupt the employee’s regular work routine.

Strickland v. Materials · filed 2008-01-11(6)

In the present case, all of the circumstances surrounding Plaintiff's work in straightening the bent loader door, as described above, constituted unexpected and unusual work conditions which interrupted Plaintiff's regular routine.

An injury by accident under § 97-2(6) requires evidence that the accident caused the claimed injury; speculative medical evidence does not establish causation.

Williams v. LAW COMPANIES GROUP, INC. · filed 2008-01-15(6)

Accordingly, based on the absence of any record reference to leg injuries or pain connected with the 21 September 2000 accident, and given Dr. Olson's unequivocal statement that any pain plaintiff experienced was not causally related to, or even aggravated by, the accident, the Commission's finding that plaintiff sustained injuries to her legs as a result of the accident is without evidentiary support.

Section 97-2(6) treats hearing loss caused by an accidental workplace explosion as an injury by accident.

Robertson v. Black Decker · filed 2008-01-23(6)

On July 21, 2005, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident when a smog-hog machine exploded, which resulted in plaintiff's hearing loss. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

An injury by accident requires an interruption of the usual work routine that introduces unusual conditions likely to cause unexpected consequences.

Stanfield v. Metal Beverage container/ball Corp. · filed 2008-01-30(6)

On January 29, 2006, plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6). An "accident" must involve more than merely carrying on the usual and customary duties in the usual way, but rather involves the interruption of the work routine and the introduction thereby of unusual conditions likely to result in unexpected consequences.

Section 97-2(6) requires proof by the greater weight of the evidence of an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Whaley v. L.M. McLamb Son Construction · filed 2008-01-31(6)

The plaintiff has failed to prove by the greater weight of the medical and other evidence that he sustained a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment on June 14, 2005. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

A slip and fall can qualify as an injury by accident when it is an unusual occurrence that interrupts the employee’s regular work routine.

Wiles v. Waffle House · filed 2008-02-04(6)

The fact that she slipped and fell constituted an unusual occurrence that interrupted her regular work routine.

Section 97-2(6) requires credible evidence that a claimed condition arose from a work injury or resulted from an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Kalvin v. Mastec, Inc. · filed 2008-02-14(6)

There is no credible evidence of record upon which to conclude that plaintiff's left knee condition for which he has received treatment from Dr. Burkhardt is the direct and natural result of or causally related to his April 12, 2002 injury by accident. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6). Likewise, there is no credible evidence of record upon which to conclude that plaintiff's left knee condition is the result of an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer.

Section 97-2(6) recognizes a specific traumatic incident as a basis for a compensable injury by accident.

McNair v. Graham · filed 2008-02-19(6)

On August 9, 2005, plaintiff sustained a compensable injury as the result of a specific traumatic incident. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) covers a lower-back injury caused by a slip and fall arising out of and in the course of employment as an injury by accident.

Lievano v. Food Lion · filed 2008-02-19(6)

On January 24, 2005, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with the defendant when she slipped on salad dressing and fell, resulting in injury to her lower back.

Section 97-2(6) covers an ongoing condition when the evidence establishes a causal relationship to a compensable injury by accident.

Holmes v. Cape Fear Valley Health Sys. · filed 2008-02-28(6)

The greater weight of the evidence of record establishes a causal relationship between plaintiff's injury by accident on September 15, 2001 and her ongoing left knee condition for which she treated with Drs. Flanagan and Schaefer and therefore, plaintiff's ongoing left knee condition is compensable. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) requires proof of an injury by accident or a specific traumatic incident arising out of and in the course of employment for a compensable claim.

Murray v. Lorillard Tobacco Co. · filed 2008-02-28(6)

Plaintiff has failed to prove by the greater weight of the evidence that on October 3, 2003, she sustained an injury by accident or a specific traumatic incident arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendant-employer. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

An injury during ordinary work duties, without an interruption of the work routine introducing unusual conditions, is not an injury by accident under subsection (6).

Thompson v. Kroger Company · filed 2008-03-03(6)

In this case, plaintiff's alleged injury, as she described it, occurred under normal working conditions and involved the carrying on of her usual and customary duties in the usual way. There was no description of an interruption of the work routine and the introduction thereby of unusual conditions likely to result in unexpected consequences. Plaintiff, therefore, did not describe a compensable injury by accident.

Section 97-2(6) requires a compensable injury by accident to arise out of and in the course of employment.

Morgan v. Industrial Opportunities, Inc. · filed 2008-03-04(6)

In order for an injury to be compensable under the Workers' Compensation Act, it must be the result of an accident arising out of and in the course of employment. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) covers burns caused by an accidental fall into chemical wastewater during employment as an injury by accident.

Blanton v. Gca · filed 2008-03-05(6)

Plaintiff sustained an injury by accident to his back and left arm arising out of and in the course of his employment with the employer-defendant on November 2, 2005, resulting in second and third degree burns on his back and left arm. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) treats a fall as an injury by accident when it is an unusual, unforeseen occurrence that interrupts the employee’s usual work routine and arises out of and in the course of employment.

Page v. Hoke County schools/dpi · filed 2008-03-05(6)

Plaintiff's fall constituted an unusual, unforeseen occurrence, which interrupted her usual work routine and was therefore an accident which arose out of and in the course of her employment.

Section 97-2(6) requires an injury to result from an accident arising out of and in the course of employment; an injury during an employee’s normal work routine without an interruption does not qualify.

Clark v. Town of Carrboro · filed 2008-03-10(6)

Injury and personal injury shall mean only injury by accident arising out of and in the course of the employment. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6). ... Because plaintiff indicated that tagging doors with informational flyers was part of his normal job, and that he did not slip, trip, or fall until his leg gave way, his claim for benefits under the Workers' Compensation Act must be denied.

Section 97-2(6) covers an injury resulting from a traumatic incident of assigned work that arises out of and in the course of employment.

Alford v. Kelly Services · filed 2008-03-11(6)

Plaintiff sustained an injury resulting from a traumatic incident of the work assigned on 19 July 2007, arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) includes a disabling back injury within injury by accident when it arises out of and in the course of employment and directly results from a specific traumatic incident of assigned work.

Hamilton v. Norton doors/yale Security, Inc. · filed 2008-03-20(6)

Injury by accident is construed to include any disabling physical injury to the back if it arises out of and in the course of employment and is the direct result of a specific traumatic incident of the work assigned.

Section 97-2(6) covers an accidental injury arising out of and in the course of employment.

White v. Super Service · filed 2008-04-02(6)

1. On May 15, 2006, plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident to his back arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer, resulting in a cervical strain. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Unusual physical exertion at work can constitute a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

McEntyre v. Anchor Marine · filed 2008-04-03(6)

Due to the unusual physical exertion by plaintiff at work on June 24, 2005, he sustained a compensable injury by accident to his right hand arising out of and in the course of his employment with employer-defendant.

Section 97-2(6) requires an injury by accident; an injury while performing usual duties in the usual way does not qualify.

Hanks v. Eckerd's · filed 2008-04-14(6)

Plaintiff has failed to prove that she experienced an injury by accident to her knee as required under the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6). 2. Plaintiff was injured while engaged in her normal and routine job duties in the normal and usual manner. An injury does not arise by accident when an employee is injured while performing her usual duties and tasks in the usual way.

Section 97-2(6) covers a work-related injury by accident when a forklift strikes an employee and injures his leg and low back.

Sizemore v. Cross Sales Engineering · filed 2008-04-15(6)

On October 16, 2003 plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer involving his right lower extremity and low back. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) treats a slip while moving a hand truck at work that twists the knee as an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Hreah v. Coca Cola Bottling Company · filed 2008-04-16(6)

Plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of the employment on 25 August 2005.

Section 97-2(6) covers an accidental foot and ankle injury that arises out of and in the course of employment.

Holmes v. Carolina Services of Fayetteville · filed 2008-04-16(6)

Plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident to his left foot/ankle, arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer, on September 19, 2003. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) defines a work injury as an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Silva v. Lowe's Home Improvement · filed 2008-04-24(6)

The plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with the defendant-employer on May 26, 2001. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) requires a compensable injury to result from an accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Anez-Sanchez v. Premium Standard Farms · filed 2008-04-30(6)

In order for an injury to be compensable under the Workers' Compensation Act, it must be the result of an accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Section 97-2(6) covers an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment, including a chemical exposure during work-related travel that causes a chronic pulmonary condition.

Gordon v. Duke University Med. Ctr. · filed 2008-05-02(6)

On October 3, 2001, plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendant-Gambro, Inc., resulting in her chronic pulmonary condition. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) treats a hand and wrist injury caused when a heavy pipe slips from its support during welding as a compensable injury by accident.

Paul v. Mechworks Mechanical Contractors · filed 2008-05-08(6)

Plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident to his right hand on April 30, 2003 when the 250 to 300 pound pipe he was welding slipped off the sawhorse on which it was resting causing lacerations to Plaintiff's right fourth and fifth fingers and causing the back of his wrist to strike the sawhorse. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) requires proof that a psychological condition is causally related to a compensable injury by accident to support a compensation claim.

Atkins v. Black Decker · filed 2008-05-08(6)

Plaintiff has failed to prove that her psychological condition is causally related to a compensable occupational disease or injury by accident. Where the exact nature and probable genesis of a particular type of injury involves complicated medical questions far from the ordinary experience and knowledge of laymen, only an expert can give competent opinion evidence as to the cause of the injury. Click v. Freight Carriers , 300 N.C. 164 , 167 , 265 S.E.2d 389 , 391 (1980). In the present case the greater weight of the medical evidence does not support a causal relationship between plaintiff's psychological condition and the conditions relating to her employment. N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 97-2 (6), 97-53 (13).

Section 97-2(6) covers a back, neck, or shoulder injury caused by an accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Carter v. Fresenius Medical Center · filed 2008-05-21(6)

On December 16, 2003, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendant which resulted in plaintiff suffering a back and neck injury. As a result of the December 16, 2003 injury by accident, plaintiff also sustained a shoulder injury. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

An injury by accident requires an interruption of the usual work routine that introduces unusual conditions likely to cause unexpected consequences.

Dinkins v. Penn Ventilator Co. · filed 2008-05-21(6)

An "accident" involves more than merely carrying on the usual and customary duties in the usual way, but rather involves the interruption of the work routine and the introduction thereby of unusual conditions likely to result in unexpected consequences. ... In the present case, plaintiff has not established an injury by accident. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

A compensable back injury requires proof of an injury by accident or a specific traumatic incident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Biggerstaff v. Petsmart · filed 2008-05-22(6)

Plaintiff has failed to establish, through the greater weight of the evidence of record, that she sustained a compensable injury by accident to her back or a specific traumatic incident arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendant-employer on or about June 20, 2006. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) treats an unusual occurrence that interrupts an employee’s regular work routine and arises out of and in the course of employment as an injury by accident.

Balletine v. Pepsi Bottling Ventures · filed 2008-05-22(6)

On June 24, 2000 the plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with the defendant-employer. The fact that the sight glass blew out of the syrup line and struck her on the right eye and temple area constituted an unusual occurrence, which interrupted her regular work routine.

An injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment qualifies as a compensable injury under § 97-2(6).

Lawing v. Leather · filed 2008-06-10(6)

On April 7, 2006, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendant-employer, resulting in injury to neck. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) covers as a compensable injury by accident an injury from a vehicle collision occurring while the employee is driving in the course and scope of employment.

Williams v. Trader Publishing Co. · filed 2008-06-26(6)

On 27 January 2006 Plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident that arose out of and in the course of her employment with Defendant-Employer when another vehicle struck the vehicle she was driving from behind as she was in the course and scope of her employment. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6) (2007).

Section 97-2(6) treats an electrocution arising out of and in the course of employment as an injury by accident, including a resulting disc injury.

Lindley v. Huffman Oil Co., Inc. · filed 2008-07-02(6)

On October 11, 2001, plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident consisting of an electrocution injury arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer. As a result of his injury by accident, plaintiff suffered herniated discs at C4-5 and C5-6. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 .

An assault that causes head and back injuries can be a compensable injury by accident when it arises out of and in the course of employment.

Sprinkles v. Dinnertainment, Inc. · filed 2008-07-02(6)

On June 27, 2005, plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident to his back and head arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 .

A legitimate personnel termination within the normal work routine is not an injury by accident under subsection (6).

Roberson v. City of Goldsboro · filed 2008-07-02(6)

Plaintiff's termination was a legitimate personnel action and was therefore an ordinary incident of employment within the normal work routine.

Section 97-2(6) covers a workplace accident causing a puncture wound and resulting amputation as a compensable injury by accident.

Wright v. Martin Enterprises · filed 2008-07-03(6)

On May 13, 2005, plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with the defendant-employer that resulted in a puncture wound to his left foot, which ultimately resulted in a below-the-left-knee amputation.

Section 97-2(6) covers an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment as a compensable injury.

Clark v. Estes Express Lines · filed 2008-07-09(6)

On July 14, 2004, Plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with Defendant. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) requires proof that a work incident caused the claimed injury for it to qualify as a compensable injury by accident.

Spainhour v. Lee · filed 2008-07-09(6)

Based upon the greater weight of the credible evidence, plaintiff has failed to establish that he sustained a compensable injury by accident to his back as a result of the October 4, 2004 work incident. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) covers a finger injury caused by an accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Williams v. Lloyd · filed 2008-07-10(6)

On May 30, 2006, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident to the second finger on his left hand that arose out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer.

Section 97-2(6) treats a closed head injury sustained in an accident arising out of and in the course of employment as a compensable injury by accident.

Cannizzaro v. Food Lion · filed 2008-07-10(6)

On December 19, 2003, plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer in which he sustained a closed head injury. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) covers a worker’s throat injury caused by falling against a railing while operating a jackhammer as a compensable injury by accident.

Shorts v. the Mega Force Staffing Group · filed 2008-07-14(6)

Plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident arising out of the course and scope of his employment on June 1, 2005. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) covers a cervical spine injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment when competent evidence supports that the work incident caused the injury.

Fipps v. BABSON AND SMITH TRUCKING · filed 2008-07-15(6)

Accordingly, these findings of fact support the Commission's conclusion of law that plaintiff sustained an injury by accident to her cervical spine arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendant-employer.

Section 97-2(6) does not treat an injury occurring while an employee performs her usual duties in the usual way as an injury by accident.

Blankenship v. Cape Fear Valley Health System · filed 2008-07-25(6)

Plaintiff's development of plantar fasciitis did not constitute an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment. The competent and credible evidence of record establishes that at the time she experienced the "pop" in her left foot, Plaintiff was performing her usual job duties in her usual way. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6) (2007).

An unusual work assignment that interrupts an employee’s normal routine and causes disabling inhalation of dust can constitute an injury by accident under § 97-2(6).

Blalock v. Southeastern Material · filed 2008-07-28(6)

Based upon the greater weight of the evidence, the Full Commission finds that Plaintiff's job assignment on October 21 through October 22, 2005, which required him to saw and sledge hammer a cinder block wall, constituted an interruption of his normal work routine, and the introduction, thereby, of unusual conditions likely to result in unexpected consequences. Therefore, Plaintiff's heavy inhalation of cinder block dust while performing these activities on October 21 through October 22, 2005, which resulted in disabling shortness of breath, constituted an injury by accident.

An employee’s fall while performing work qualifies as a compensable injury by accident under subsection (6).

McLaren v. B S Heating and Air Conditioning · filed 2008-08-01(6)

Plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident while working for defendant on or about January 10, 2005. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

An injury by accident sustained in the course and scope of employment is compensable under § 97-2(6).

Rosenbalm v. N.C. Department of Transp. · filed 2008-08-01(6)

Plaintiff sustained compensable injuries by accident while in the course and scope of his employment with defendant on April 16, 1999 and August 8, 2001.

Section 97-2(6) requires an injury by accident to result from an unusual or unexpected event or condition; an injury during usual duties performed in the usual way does not qualify.

Lopez v. Hickory Furniture Co. · filed 2008-08-12(6)

The Plaintiff has failed to prove by the greater weight of the evidence that he sustained an injury by accident on August 2, 2006. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6). The term accident requires the injury to be the result of some unusual or unexpected event or condition. Where the injury occurs while plaintiff is carrying out his usual and customary duties in his usual way, the injury does not arise by accident.

Section 97-2(6) applies the same injury-by-accident definition to claimed mental injuries as to physical injuries.

Goodson v. Affiliated Computer Services · filed 2008-08-12(6)

An alleged mental injury by accident is compensable under the Workers' Compensation Act only if it results from an injury by accident using the same definition of that term as is used for a physical injury under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) covers a work-related neck injury sustained while securing a truck load.

Foster v. Corriher Sand · filed 2008-08-12(6)

Plaintiff sustained a compensable work-related injury in June of 2004. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

An injury by accident requires an interruption of the usual work routine and an unusual event; merely performing customary duties in the usual way does not qualify.

Greene v. McRaven · filed 2008-08-12(6)

An "accident" must involve more than merely carrying on the usual and customary duties in the usual way. It involves interruption of the work routine and the introduction of an unusual event. Harding v. Thomas and Howard Company , 256 N.C. 427 (1963). 3. Plaintiff has provided insufficient evidence to show that she sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment with defendant-employer on April 24, 2006. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6); Anderson v. Northwestern Motor Company , 233 N.C. 372 (1951).

Section 97-2(6) covers an injury by accident to the back that arises out of and in the course of employment.

Thacker-Reid v. North Carolina Baptist Hospital · filed 2008-08-18(6)

On August 27, 2005, plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident to her back arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendant. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

An injury by accident to an employee’s arm arising out of and in the course of employment is compensable under § 97-2(6).

Roberson v. bridgestone/firestone, Inc. · filed 2008-08-19(6)

On June 9, 1999, plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident to his right arm arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

An injury is compensable under § 97-2(6) only if it results from an accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Vann v. Wst Industries, LLC · filed 2008-08-21(6)

In order for an injury to be compensable under the Workers' Compensation Act, it must be the result of an accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

An electric shock sustained while working on an electric motor qualifies as an injury by accident under § 97-2(6).

Melvin v. National Spinning Co. · filed 2008-08-25(6)

Plaintiff sustained an injury by accident in the course and scope of his employment on September 27, 2000, when he received an electric shock while working on an electric motor. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) covers a shoulder injury by accident at work that significantly aggravates a preexisting degenerative condition.

Wood v. Holiday Inn Airport · filed 2008-09-11(6)

The Full Commission finds, based upon the greater weight of the evidence, that this March 6, 2003 work injury to Plaintiff's right shoulder significantly aggravated Plaintiff's previously existing degenerative condition. ... Plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident to her right shoulder on March 6, 2003. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6) (2007).

Section 97-2(6) covers an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Valle v. Alpha Construction Co. · filed 2008-09-26(6)

Plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident to his right foot/ankle on April 7, 2006, which arose out of and was in the course and scope of his employment with Alpha Construction Company. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6) (2007).

Section 97-2(6) requires a compensable injury by accident to arise out of and in the course of employment.

Beaver v. Roadway Express, Inc. · filed 2008-10-03(6)

Plaintiff did not suffer a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course and the scope of his employment with Defendant on October 8, 2006.

Section 97-2(6) treats an accidental fall while performing job duties as a compensable injury by accident when it arises out of and in the course of employment.

Bennett v. the Pantry, Inc. · filed 2008-10-03(6)

Plaintiff suffered a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course and the scope of her employment with Defendant on February 9, 2005. As a direct result of Plaintiff's February 9, 2005 work injury, Plaintiff suffered injuries to her left ankle, to her left shoulder, to her neck, and to the back of her head. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6) (2007).

Section 97-2(6) requires an employee seeking workers’ compensation benefits to prove an injury by accident arising out of and in the course and scope of employment.

Khan v. Tyco Electronics · filed 2008-10-06(6)

In order for an employee to be entitled to workers' compensation benefits, he must prove that an injury by accident occurred, which arose out of and in the course and scope of his employment. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) treats an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment as a compensable injury.

Jarmon v. Grady's Wholesale Flowers · filed 2008-10-08(6)

Plaintiff suffered a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course and in the scope of her employment with Defendant-Employer on November 9, 1999. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6) (2007).

Section 97-2(6) covers a back injury caused by an accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Preston v. Duke Univ. · filed 2008-10-13(6)

Plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident to her back arising out of and in the course of her employment on April 11, 2002. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) treats a back injury caused by a specific traumatic incident of assigned work that exacerbates a pre-existing condition as an injury by accident.

McCotter v. Boyd Brothers Transportation · filed 2008-10-14(6)

As a direct result of a specific traumatic incident of the work assigned on November 17, 2006, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident within the course and scope of his employment with the defendant-employer which exacerbated his pre-existing condition. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) requires proof of an accident or specific traumatic incident causing the claimed injury.

Cotton-Lyons v. Bridgestone-Firestone · filed 2008-10-17(6)

Plaintiff failed to prove that she suffered an injury by accident on March 14, 2006 to her neck, left shoulder and arm. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6). Plaintiff has failed to prove that she suffered an accident or specific traumatic incident which caused plaintiff's neck, left shoulder, and arm condition.

Section 97-2(6) does not treat an injury sustained during an employee’s usual and customary duties, without an unusual event, as an injury by accident.

Benfield v. N.C. Dept. of Correction · filed 2008-11-13(6)

Although plaintiff may have suffered an injury, plaintiff did not suffer an injury by accident as defined by the Workers' Compensation Act. ... Injuries such as the one suffered by plaintiff, which occurred while she was carrying on her usual and customary duties, running to the aid of another officer, are not compensable under the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act.

Section 97-2(6) covers a respiratory condition that results naturally and unavoidably from a work-related injury by accident, even if the condition may be characterized as a disease.

Lail v. Carpenter Co. · filed 2008-11-14(6)

Plaintiff has shown that he sustained an injury by accident to his lungs arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer on March 5, 2002. To the extent that plaintiff's condition may be characterized as a disease, plaintiff has shown that his respiratory condition, RADS, resulted naturally and unavoidably from the March 5, 2002 accident. As such, plaintiff's RADS is compensable under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) treats an injury by accident arising out of and in the course and scope of employment as compensable.

Nethercutt v. Carolina Technical Plastics, Inc. · filed 2008-11-19(6)

Plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course and the scope of his employment on August 7, 2006. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6) (2007).

Section 97-2(6) requires credible evidence that a back injury arose out of and in the course of employment as an injury by accident or specific traumatic incident.

Gentry v. the Roberts Company · filed 2008-11-19(6)

There is insufficient credible evidence of record upon which to conclude that plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer in the form of a specific traumatic incident or otherwise on or about January 29, 2007 or February 2, 2007. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2 requires sufficient medical evidence that a work accident caused an injury or aggravated a preexisting condition.

Yockel v. Wilkes Transportation Authority, Inc. · filed 2008-11-25(6)

In the present case, plaintiff has not proffered sufficient medical evidence that she suffered an injury to her back or neck or that she suffered an aggravation or a worsening of a pre-existing condition as a result of her work-related accident. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 .

A claimant bears the burden of proving a compensable injury by accident under § 97-2(6).

Freeman v. Ablest Service Corp. · filed 2008-11-26(6)

Plaintiff has failed to carry his burden of proving that he sustained a compensable injury by accident on December 16, 2005.

An injury by accident includes an unusual occurrence that interrupts the employee’s regular work routine.

Davis v. T. J.'s Custom Building Co., Inc. · filed 2008-12-03(6)

The fact that the truck plaintiff was driving struck another vehicle and jackknifed constituted an usual occurrence which interrupted his regular work routine.

An injury by accident includes a lower-back injury caused by a compensable workplace fall, even when the employer initially accepted only knee injuries.

Rich v. Wal-Mart Stores · filed 2008-12-17(6)

As a consequence of her admittedly compensable injury by accident on May 27, 2005, in addition to the injuries to her knees, plaintiff sustained injury to her lower back. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6); Click v. Pilot Freight Carriers, Inc. , 300 N.C. 164 , 265 S.E.2d 389 (1980).

Section 97-2(6) covers arm and shoulder injuries or an arm condition caused by a workplace accident.

Lail v. Accuforce Staffing Services · filed 2008-12-17(6)

Plaintiff has shown that she sustained left arm and shoulder injuries and/or developed a left arm condition as a result of her April 11, 2006 accident. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

An unusual and unforeseen fall arising out of employment qualifies as an accident under § 97-2(6).

Harris v. Earp's Wholesale Seafood · filed 2008-12-29(6)

Plaintiff's fall constituted an unusual and unforeseen occurrence and was an accident under the Act. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) requires an accident beyond performing usual and customary duties in the usual way for an injury to be compensable.

Kornegay v. Cooper Tire Rubber Co. · filed 2008-12-30(6)

Assuming, arguendo, that the events of 10 October 2003 occurred as plaintiff described, in order for plaintiff's injury to be compensable under the Workers' Compensation Act, it must have been the result of an "accident" as defined by the law. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6). To be compensable, an accident must involve more than the carrying on of the usual and customary duties in the usual way to justify an award of compensation.

Section 97-2(6) treats a workplace fall that interrupts the employee’s normal work routine and causes a back injury as a compensable injury by accident when it arises out of and in the course of employment.

Johnson v. Thalle Const. Co. · filed 2008-12-30(6)

On 11 November 2005, when he fell and struck his tailbone, plaintiff suffered a compensable injury by accident to his back that arose out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer. The fall constituted an interruption of plaintiff's normal work routine and the introduction thereby of conditions likely to result in unexpected consequences. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6); Harding v. Thomas Howard Co ., 256 N.C. 427 (1962).

Section 97-2(6) covers an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Samuels v. the Contractor Yard · filed 2009-01-08(6)

On 19 August 2005, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) requires a claimant to prove an injury by accident or specific traumatic incident of the work assigned arising out of and in the course of employment.

Ayers v. Mountain River Trucking Company · filed 2009-01-08(6)

In this case, plaintiff has failed to meet his burden of proving by the greater weight of the evidence that he sustained a compensable injury by accident or specific traumatic incident of the work assigned arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer on or about 15 May 2005 or during a round trip to California that commenced on 27 September 2005.

An injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment includes a condition that develops as a direct result of the work injury.

Clonch v. Wal-Mart Stores · filed 2009-01-09(6)

Plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course and in the scope of her employment with Defendant-Employer on June 14, 1997. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6) (2007). 2. Plaintiff developed RSD/CRPS as a direct result of her June 14, 1997 work injury.

Section 97-2(6) requires an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Edwards v. University of N.C. at Greensboro · filed 2009-01-13(6)

Plaintiff did not sustain an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with Defendant on July 21 2005. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6) (2007).

Section 97-2(6) treats a specific traumatic incident to the back arising out of and in the course of employment as an injury by accident.

Jaramillo v. Drains Plus · filed 2009-01-26(6)

On January 20, 2006, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident as a result of a specific traumatic incident to his back arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) treats an employee’s work-related trip and fall causing a back injury as an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Sperry v. Koury Corporation · filed 2009-02-03(6)

On April 8, 2003, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendant-employer resulting in an injury to her lower back. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) requires an injury by accident to result from an interruption of the employee’s normal work routine that introduces unusual conditions likely to cause unexpected consequences.

Foster v. Duke University · filed 2009-02-16(6)

An accident is not established by the mere fact of injury but is to be considered as a separate event preceding and causing the injury. No matter how great the injury, if it is caused by an event that involved both an employee's normal work routine and normal working conditions it will not be considered to have been caused by accident.