N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2

Section 97-2(6) treats a back injury caused by a specific traumatic incident of the work assigned as an injury by accident.

Towns v. Epes Transportation · filed 2003-01-27(6)

On September 2, 1998, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendant in that she sustained a back injury as the result of a specific traumatic incident of the work assigned. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

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

Bullman v. Mks Construction, Inc. · filed 2003-01-28(6)

The plaintiff sustained injuries by accident arising out of and in the course of the employment on July 20 and 21, 1998. 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 for compensation.

Self v. Mastercuts · filed 2003-02-04(6)

Plaintiff did not sustain an injury by accident to her right shoulder arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendant-employer on November 2, 2000 and therefore she is entitled to no additional benefits under the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) treats a specific traumatic incident of assigned work occurring during employment as a compensable injury by accident.

Baldwin v. May Dept. Stores Co. · filed 2003-02-10(6)

Plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident in that she sustained a specific traumatic incident of the work assigned on August 19, 1998 while in the course of employment with defendant-employer. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

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

Chandler v. Automotive Sealing Systems · filed 2003-02-10(6)

On September 18, 2000, plaintiff sustained an admittedly compensable injury by accident to her back arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendant-employer. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) requires a claimant to prove that the claimed injury resulted from an accident arising out of and in the course of employment, including proof that the accident caused or significantly aggravated a pre-existing condition.

Weathers v. Stamping · filed 2003-02-13(6)

Plaintiff has the burden of proving that the injuries he complains of resulted from an accident arising out of and in the course of his employment. Plaintiff has failed to prove that his pre-existing back condition and his ongoing back pain were caused or significantly aggravated by the accident of November 2, 1998.

Section 97-2(6) does not treat a shoulder injury sustained during normal, routine job activities as a compensable injury by accident.

Harrison v. Lucent Technologies · filed 2003-02-18(6)

We hold that the Commission’s findings of fact justify its conclusions of law. Indeed, the record shows that at the time of Ms. Harrison’s injuries, she was engaged in normal and routine job activities. Accordingly, the circumstances of Ms. Harrison’s injury does not meet the criteria of injury by accident.

Section 97-2(6) requires an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment; performing usual duties in the usual way is not an accident without an interruption of the work routine introducing unusual conditions likely to cause unexpected consequences.

Moore v. Richmond Yarns, Inc. · filed 2003-02-24(6)

For an injury to be compensable, it must be shown to have resulted from an accident arising out of and in the course of employment. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6); Perry v. Bakeries Co., 262 N.C. 272 , 136 S.E.2d 643 (1964). 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 ususual conditions likely to result in unexpected consequences.

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

Stamp v. J. D. Barnes Enter. · filed 2003-02-25(6)

On 6 January 1999, plaintiff sustained an admittedly compensable injury by accident while in the course and scope of her employment with defendant-employer. Said injury by accident resulted in injuries to plaintiff's back.

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

Williams v. Care focus/beverly Enter. · filed 2003-02-27(6)

On July 14, 2000, employee-plaintiff sustained an injury by accident to her left ankle, arising out of and in the course and scope of her employment with employer-defendant. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 .

Section 97-2(6) requires a causal connection between an injury by accident and a claimed condition before that condition is compensable.

Courtney v. Milkco · filed 2003-03-11(6)

The greater weight of the evidence of record fails to demonstrate that plaintiff's bilateral neck complaints are causally related to the injury by accident of April 15, 1998. Therefore, plaintiff is entitled to no benefits for his neck condition. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) requires an unforeseen or untoward event, or an interruption of the employee's work routine introducing unusual conditions, for an injury to qualify as an accident.

Evans v. Alamance Regional Medical Center · filed 2003-03-16(6)

While the plaintiff's right subscapularis tear occurred at work on 29 October 2001 and arose out of her employment, it was not the result of an injury by accident as defined in the Act. To constitute an "accident," the incident must be an unforeseen or untoward event, or an interruption of the employee's work routine and the introduction thereby of unusual conditions. The plaintiff was performing her normal job duties in her normal, customary manner, and there was no untoward event or interruption of her normal work routine that precipitated the injury to her right shoulder when she opened the door on 29 October 2001.

Section 97-2(6) covers an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment, including the bodily injuries resulting from that accident.

Bentley v. Revlon · filed 2003-03-17(6)

On December 28, 1995, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendants that resulted in injury to plaintiff's face, nasal passage, head, neck, right shoulder and arm. 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.

Sellers v. Libbey Owens Ford Co. · filed 2003-03-24(6)

On 15 December 1997 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 an unforeseen or untoward event, or an interruption of the employee’s work routine introducing unusual conditions, for an injury to qualify as an accident.

Evans v. Alamance Reg. Med. Ctr. · filed 2003-03-26(6)

To constitute an "accident," the incident must be an unforeseen or untoward event, or an interruption of the employee's work routine and the introduction thereby of unusual conditions. The plaintiff was performing her normal job duties in her normal, customary manner, and there was no untoward event or interruption of her normal work routine that precipitated the injury to her right shoulder when she opened the door on 29 October 2001.

Section 97-2(6) does not treat an injury sustained during an uninterrupted normal work routine under normal working conditions as an injury by accident.

Davis v. Holland · filed 2003-03-26(6)

On August 21, 2000, plaintiff did not sustain an injury by accident arising out of and in the course and scope of his employment with the defendant-employer as he was performing his normal work routine without interruption and under normal work conditions. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) covers an injury by accident that aggravates a preexisting condition in the course of employment.

Threatt v. Southern Pipe · filed 2003-03-28(6)

Therefore, the Full Commission finds that plaintiff aggravated his preexisting shoulder condition on November 4, 2000 in the course of his compensable injury by accident. ... On November 4, 2000 plaintiff sustained an admittedly compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer which resulted in an injury to his left wrist and left shoulder. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

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

Holley v. First Security Corp. · filed 2003-03-31(6)

On October 15, 1999, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident to her back arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendant-employer. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) covers a condition acquired from an injury by accident or an underlying condition triggered by that injury.

Freeman v. Crawford and Co. · filed 2003-04-17(6)

Plaintiff's injury by accident of June 9, 1998 resulted in plaintiff's acquisition of or triggered an underlying tendency for dystonia. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) covers a work-related injury by accident or specific traumatic incident that aggravates a preexisting condition.

Gibson v. Charles Crisp Constr. · filed 2003-04-28(6)

Plaintiff suffered an injury by accident or specific traumatic incident arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant on 4 July 2000 as a direct result of the work assigned, which aggravated or exacerbated a pre-existing condition requiring surgery. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) treats an injury by accident arising out of employment as compensable, including an accident that aggravates a pre-existing condition.

Barbour v. Regis Corp. · filed 2003-04-30(6)

On June 1, 1998, plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident arising out of her employment with defendant-employer. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6). The compensable injuries sustained on June 1, 1998 include left AC joint injury, tendonitis and arthritis, as well as an aggravation of plaintiff's pre-existing cervical stenosis and degenerative disc disease.

Section 97-2(6) covers a right knee injury related to a compensable injury by accident.

Hensley v. Industrial Maintenance Overflo · filed 2003-05-05(6)

Plaintiff's right knee injury is related to plaintiff's compensable injury by accident. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

An injury by accident includes an interruption of the employee’s regular work routine that introduces unusual conditions likely to result in unexpected consequences.

Coe v. Haworth Wood Seating · filed 2003-06-16(6)

The circumstances of plaintiff's injury on 11 July 2000, constituted an interruption of his regular work routine and the introduction thereby of unusual conditions likely to result in unexpected consequences, and therefore constituted an "accident." ... On 11 July 2000, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident to his right shoulder 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 the totality of the working conditions to be considered in deciding whether an injury occurred during usual tasks performed in the usual way or resulted from an accident.

Griggs v. Eastern Omni Constructors · filed 2003-06-17(6)

The question is whether the totality of the conditions under which plaintiff worked at the time of the injury were “usual tasks in the usual way” expected of an electrician working for the employer.

Section 97-2(6) requires an injury by accident in the course and scope of employment for workers’ compensation benefits.

McDonald v. Floor Masters · filed 2003-06-26(6)

Plaintiff did not sustain an injury by accident while in the course and scope of his employment with Floor Masters. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

An injury arising from an employee’s normal work routine and normal working conditions is not an injury by accident; an accident requires a new circumstance outside the usual routine.

Watson v. Johnson Indus. MacHinery Svcs. · filed 2003-07-01(6)

No matter how great the injury, if it is caused by an event that involves both an employee's normal work routine and normal working conditions, it will not be considered to have been caused by an accident. There must be some new circumstance not a part of the usual work routine in order to find that an accident has occurred.

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

Dunn v. Oak Hill Living Ctr. · filed 2003-07-07(6)

Plaintiff did not prove that she sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendant-employer on June 4, 1999.

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

Riddle v. Coats American · filed 2003-07-08(6)

Plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident arising in the course of employment with defendant employer on September 9, 1997 to her right shoulder. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(18) treats a hernia caused by a specific traumatic incident of assigned work as an injury by accident.

Scronce v. Abf Freight Sys. · filed 2003-07-15(18)

On February 9, 1996 plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant in that he sustained a hernia as the result of a specific traumatic incident of the work assigned.

Section 97-2(6) requires proof of an injury by accident or specific incident in the course and scope of employment to recover workers’ compensation benefits.

Raven v. Toolworks · filed 2003-07-23(6)

Plaintiff has failed to prove by the greater weight of the evidence that she suffered an injury by accident or specific incident while in the course and scope of employment with defendant-employer. Therefore, plaintiff is not entitled to recover any workers' compensation benefits in this matter. 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.

Sutton v. Zemex Corp. · filed 2003-07-28(6)

Plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with employer-defendant on March 17, 2000.

An extra or unusual degree of exertion while performing a job can constitute the unforeseen or unusual event needed for an injury by accident.

Vaughan v. Nash Health Care Sys. · filed 2003-07-28(6)

It is well settled in this state that an extra or unusual degree of exertion by an employee while performing a job may constitute the unforeseen or unusual event or condition necessary to make any resulting injury an injury "by accident."

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

Cockman v. Kmart Corp. · filed 2003-08-01(6)

For an injury to be compensable, it must be shown to have resulted from an accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Section 97-2(6) requires proof that a work accident or specific incident caused or materially aggravated the claimed injury.

Stowers v. Russell Woodcarving, Inc. · filed 2003-08-22(6)

Plaintiff has failed to prove that she suffered an injury by accident or specific incident, which caused or materially aggravated her problems with her rotator cuff while in the course and scope of her 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 when the accident aggravates a pre-existing back condition.

Seibert v. Hubbell Distribution · filed 2003-08-28(6)

It was Dr. Moody's opinion, and the Commission so finds, that plaintiff's injury by accident aggravated his pre-existing back condition. ... On February 16, 2001, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendants. 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.

Kennedy v. Six Continents Hotels · filed 2003-08-29(6)

Plaintiff did not sustain an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of the employment on or about 18 January 2002 within the meaning of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

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

Eley v. Interim Healthcare · filed 2003-09-02(6)

Plaintiff did not sustain an injury by accident or specific traumatic incident to her body and/or back arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendants. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) allows workers’ compensation benefits only for an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Santa Maria (Clark) v. Wal-Mart Stores · filed 2003-09-10(6)

An employee may recover benefits under the Workers' Compensation Act only for an "injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment. . . ." N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6). Except in uncomplicated medical situations, testimony from a medical expert witness is required to establish the necessary causal relationship between alleged disability and the injury. See Slizewski v. International Seafood, Inc. , 46 N.C. App. 228 , 264 S.E.2d 810 (1980). In the present case, even if plaintiff's testimony were otherwise credible, the lack of medical testimony that plaintiff sustained an injury at work requires that the claim be denied.

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

Lynch v. Abf Freight Sys. · filed 2003-09-22(6)

Plaintiff sustained compensable injuries by accident on January 26, 1998 and June 17, 1999 arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer.

Section 97-2(6) does not treat an injury sustained while an employee performs normal duties in the usual and customary manner as an injury by accident.

Jacobus v. Indoors · filed 2003-09-25(6)

At the time of her injury on 10 August 2000, plaintiff was performing her normal duties for defendant-employer, in the usual and customary manner. Therefore, she did not sustain an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment.

Section 97-2(6) covers an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment, including a causally related aggravation of sinusitis and resulting headaches.

Kemp v. Georgia-Pacific Corp. · filed 2003-09-30(6)

On 24 July 1999, 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). The aggravation of plaintiff's sinusitis condition, and his headaches were causally related too, and the direct and natural result of his 24 July 1999 injury by accident.

An injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment can be compensable even when the work injury is not the sole cause of the resulting disability.

Williford v. Sam Wood Assoc. · filed 2003-10-06(6)

Plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident, which arose out of and in the course of his employment with defendants on June 16, 1998. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6). ... A work-related injury need not be the sole causative force to render an injury compensable.

An injury during usual work performed in the usual manner is not an injury by accident under § 97-2(6) when no unusual circumstance interrupts the normal work routine.

Edwards v. Caswell Ctr. · filed 2003-10-15(6)

On July 7, 2003 plaintiff was performing her normal job duties in the usual manner at the time she felt pain in her right arm and shoulder and did not suffer an interruption of her work routine through the introduction of unusual circumstances. Therefore, plaintiff has failed to prove a compensable injury by accident within the meaning of the Workers' Compensation Act.

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

Hayes v. Fozart · filed 2003-10-20(6)

On February 14, 2001, 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) requires an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment for an injury to be compensable.

Burnette v. Blue Ridge Metals · filed 2003-10-24(6)

Plaintiff did not sustain a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in course of her employment on May 17, 2000.

An injury by accident is compensable when unusual circumstances interrupt an employee’s normal work routine and cause injury arising out of and in the course of employment.

Langston v. Time Warner Cable · filed 2003-10-28(6)

Plaintiff sustained an interruption of her normal work routine by the introduction of unusual circumstances when she stepped in a hole on April 18, 2001 injuring her back, left leg and hip. ... Plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendants on April 18, 2001. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) treats a work accident that temporarily aggravates a pre-existing chronic pain syndrome as an injury by accident.

Martin v. Triangle Grading Paving · filed 2003-11-24(6)

On 14 January 1999, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer, resulting in the temporary aggravation of his pre-existing chronic pain syndrome. 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.

Martin v. Sears Roebuck Co. · filed 2003-11-26(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 the course of employment. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

An injury by accident arising out of employment is compensable under the Workers’ Compensation Act.

Hedgepeth v. May Apparel Group · filed 2003-12-03(6)

Plaintiff's injury to her toe on July 1, 1998, arose out of her employment and is compensable under the Workers' Compensation Act. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) covers physical injuries sustained in a compensable workplace accident.

Robinson v. Certified Sys. · filed 2003-12-03(6)

On July 20, 1998, plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident to his right heel, right and left knees, and back. 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 that results from a specific traumatic incident of assigned work.

Gutierrez v. Gdx Automotive · filed 2003-12-04(6)

Plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment and as a direct result of a specific traumatic incident of the work assigned on July 14, 1999.

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

Sullivan v. Impressions Marketing Group · filed 2003-12-04(6)

On November 20, 2000, Plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with Defendants. 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.

Hurt v. Asc, Inc. · filed 2003-12-05(6)

On October 30, 1995, plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendants. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

An injury by accident requires an interruption of the employee’s normal work routine.

Smith v. Food Lion · filed 2003-12-16(6)

There is insufficient evidence to show that there was an interruption of plaintiff's normal work routine so as to constitute an injury by accident as defined by the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act. Accordingly, plaintiff has failed to prove by the greater weight of the evidence that he sustained an injury by accident. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

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

Watts v. Central Envir. Heating A/C · filed 2003-12-19(6)

Plaintiff suffered a compensable injury by accident to her left knee occurring in the course and scope of her employment on or about August 29, 2001. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

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

Wedderburn v. La Bleu Corp. · filed 2004-01-06(6)

Plaintiff suffered a compensable injury by accident when he lost control of a loaded hand truck that subsequently rocked back and forth and struck his arm and elbow. This constituted an interruption of the work routine and the introduction thereby of unusual conditions likely to result in unexpected consequences.

Section 97-2(6) treats a lumbosacral strain caused by a specific traumatic incident of assigned work as a compensable injury by accident.

Debrow v. N.C. D.O.C. · filed 2004-01-07(6)

Plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment resulting in a lumbosacral strain and as a direct result of a specific traumatic incident of the work assigned on November 20, 1995. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) requires that a claimed disability be caused or aggravated by a work-related injury or specific traumatic incident.

Archible v. First-Citizens Bank Trust Co. · filed 2004-01-09(6)

Plaintiff's disability was neither caused nor aggravated by injury or specific traumatic incident associated with plaintiff's employment with defendant-employer. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

An injury arises out of and in the course of employment when the employee’s actions at the time of the accident benefit the employer to an appreciable extent.

Guthrie v. Usf Red Star · filed 2004-01-09(6)

Plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment on April 19, 2000. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6). Compensability of this claim turns upon whether or not the employee was acting for the benefit of his employer to any appreciable extent at the time the accident occurred. Hoffman v. Ryder Truck Lines , 306 N.C. 502 , 293 S.E.2d 807 (1982). In the instant case, it is undisputed that plaintiff's actions in retrieving the fire extinguisher benefited his employer by maintaining the safety of the employer's vehicle and the cargo therein.

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

Romero (Castro) v. Staffmark · filed 2004-01-13(6)

On June 11, 1999, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

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

English v. Merrill Lynch Co. · filed 2004-02-10(6)

On December 15, 2000, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendant-employer, which resulted in an injury to her back.

Section 97-2(6) requires an interruption of the employee’s normal work routine for an injury to qualify as an injury by accident.

Griggs v. Eastern Omni Constructors · filed 2004-02-10(6)

Plaintiff has failed to prove by the greater weight of the evidence, that he sustained an interruption of his normal work routine resulting in an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with the defendant-employer on April 6, 1999. 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.

Norris v. Coastal Transport · filed 2004-02-13(6)

The plaintiff sustained a back injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment on November 9, 1998. This injury caused plaintiff to suffer a herniated disc and necessitated that plaintiff undergo a lumbar laminectomy. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

An accidental hand injury sustained at work qualifies as a compensable injury by accident under § 97-2(6).

Talavera v. Kennametal · filed 2004-03-11(6)

On June 25, 2001 plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident to his right hand and was paid ongoing temporary total compensation by defendants pursuant to a Form 60. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

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

Ingram v. New Hanover Cty. Airport Auth. · filed 2004-03-15(6)

On July 23, 2000, plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident to both of his knees 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 employment when it results from a specific traumatic incident of assigned work.

Fishel v. Freightliner Corp. · filed 2004-03-16(6)

Here, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident to her right arm, right shoulder and neck, which arose out of her employment with defendant-employer as a direct result of a specific traumatic incident of the work assigned on or about 19 March 1999. 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 for a compensable injury.

Hall v. Zain, Inc. · filed 2004-03-17(6)

The plaintiff did not sustain an injury by accident arising out of and in the course and scope of his employment with defendant on December 30, 1998. 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.

Talley v. Carolina Crossing Marine · filed 2004-03-17(6)

Plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer on September 5, 2000. 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.

James v. Proteck Svcs. · filed 2004-03-19(6)

On November 15, 2000, plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course and scope of his employment with defendant-employer. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

A neck injury directly caused by a specific traumatic incident of assigned work can qualify as an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Stroud v. US Airways · filed 2004-03-22(6)

Plaintiff sustained an injury by accident to his neck arising out of and in the course and scope of his employment and as a direct result of a specific traumatic incident of the work assigned on June 3, 1998. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) covers psychological conditions that directly and naturally result from an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Gillespie v. Mid-State · filed 2004-04-05(6)

On 4 August 1997, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendant-employer. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6). As the direct and natural result of, and causally related to her 4 August 1997 injury by accident, plaintiff developed post traumatic stress disorder and her other psychological problems, including panic attacks, agoraphobia, generalized anxiety, social phobia and personality disorder.

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

Shrewsbury v. SEC. Vault Works · filed 2004-04-29(6)

On June 3, 1999, plaintiff did not sustain an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

A claimant must establish a compensable injury by accident to receive compensation under § 97-2.

Gates v. Labor Ready · filed 2004-04-29(6)

The plaintiff has failed to establish by the greater weight of the credible evidence that he had a compensable injury by accident on August 29, 2001, or that his surgery of March 27, 2002, was necessary to treat a compensable injury.

Under § 97-2(6), a lightning injury arises out of employment when the work specially exposes the employee to a greater risk of lightning injury than others in the community.

Rathbone v. Air Experts · filed 2004-05-07(6)

Where an injured employee is by reason of his employment peculiarly or specially exposed to risk of injury from lightning that is greater than other persons in the community, injury resulting from this source is usually compensable as an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of the employment.

Section 97-2(6) does not treat ordinary job activity as an injury by accident when no medical evidence connects that activity to the claimed injury.

Page v. Univ. of N.C. at Chapel Hill · filed 2004-05-10(6)

The Full Commission finds that plaintiff was doing part of her regular job on April 26, 2000 and there is no medical evidence to establish causation and a resulting compensable injury by accident. ... Plaintiff did not suffer an injury by accident in the course of her employment with Danka on April 26, 2000. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

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

Holloway v. Highgrove Long Term Care Ctr. · filed 2004-05-11(6)

On March 9, 2001, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with the defendant-employer. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

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

Robbins v. Apac · filed 2004-05-19(6)

The competent evidence of record fails to show that plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer on or about October 2, 2002. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

An assault at work that causes physical and psychological injuries can constitute an injury by accident.

D'Aquisto v. Mission St. Joseph's Health Sys. · filed 2004-05-20(6)

On April 30, 2001, plaintiff suffered an injury by accident when she was assaulted on the premises of defendant Mission St. Joseph Heath System. As a direct result, plaintiff sustained emotional injuries that include acute anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, and also sustained physical injuries that include aggravation of her fibromyalgia — type pain.

Section 97-2(6) requires an interruption of the employee’s regular work routine and the introduction of unusual conditions likely to result in unexpected consequences for an injury by accident.

Ermer v. Wal-Mart Stores · filed 2004-05-25(6)

Because nothing in plaintiff's description of the incident giving rise to this claim constituted an interruption of her regular work routine and the introduction thereby of unusual conditions likely to result in unexpected consequences, plaintiff did not sustain an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendant-employer on 11 October 2000.

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

Lindsay v. W. F. Mickey Body Co. · filed 2004-05-25(6)

The plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident to his back on April 8, 1998, that arose out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer.

Section 97-2(6) covers an injury by accident or specific traumatic incident of assigned work that aggravates a pre-existing, asymptomatic back condition.

Crowder v. Preston Trucking Co. · filed 2004-05-25(6)

On 19 May 1999, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident to his back arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant that aggravated or exacerbated his pre-existing, asymptomatic back condition. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6). In the alternative, on 19 May 1999, plaintiff sustained a specific traumatic incident of the work assigned which aggravated or exacerbated his pre-existing, asymptomatic back condition. Id.

Under § 97-2(6), unexpected unfair treatment at work does not establish an injury by accident without an unusual or unforeseen condition of employment.

Bursell v. Gen. Elec. Co. · filed 2004-05-25(6)

Plaintiff has arguably shown unfair treatment by his employer, which was unexpected, but the fact that the unfair treatment was unexpected does not make it an "unusual" or "unforeseen" condition of his employment, under the rationale of Woody .

An assault during the course and scope of employment can be an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Self v. Carolina N. amer.N · filed 2004-06-03(6)

Plaintiff has met his burden in this case by establishing that the injury complained of resulted from an accident arising out of and in the course of his employment. The assault on plaintiff came during the course and scope of his employment.

Section 97-2(6) requires the claimed injury to result from an accident arising out of and in the course of employment; a workplace accident alone does not establish a back injury.

Reedy v. Louisiana Pacific Corp. · filed 2004-06-08(6)

Plaintiff suffered an accident arising out of and in the course of his employment when he fell on March 14, 2000. Plaintiff did not, however, sustain any injury to his back as a result of that accident. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

An injury is by accident under § 97-2(6) when an unexpected event interrupts the employee’s usual work routine and introduces unusual conditions likely to cause unexpected consequences.

Bowlin v. Wilkes Cty. Schools · filed 2004-06-08(6)

It is well settled that an "accident," within the meaning of the Workers' Compensation Act, is in an unlooked for and untoward event that is not expected or designed by the injured employee. Unusualness and unexpectedness are the essence of an accident. ... In the case now before the Full Commission, the wedged position of the box and the inability to open the closet door to provide ready access constituted an interruption of the work routine and the introduction thereby of unusual conditions likely to result in unexpected consequences. The resulting injury to the arm was an injury by accident within the meaning of the Workers Compensation Act.

Section 97-2(6) requires evidence that the worker suffered an injury by accident.

Wagner v. Rex Healthcare · filed 2004-06-09(6)

There is likewise no evidence in the record to suggest that the plaintiff suffered an injury by accident on or about October 21, 1999, within the meaning of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) covers a back injury by accident that causes or aggravates fibromyalgia.

Singletary v. North Carolina Baptist Hosp. · filed 2004-06-11(6)

On October 7, 2001, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident to her back, resulting in fibromyalgia which was caused or aggravated by the work-related injury. 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.

Parrish v. Mary R. Roberts and/or Jay Roberts · filed 2004-06-15(6)

Plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer on August 29, 2001. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) treats a neck condition caused by a specific traumatic incident of assigned work as a compensable injury by accident.

Breece v. Npc Nat. Pizza Corp. · filed 2004-06-21(6)

On June 14, 2001, plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment and as a direct result of a specific traumatic incident of the work assigned on March 30, 2000 resulting in a neck condition for which he has been treated for by Dr. Daubert. 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 for benefits based on an alleged incident.

Creech v. Ptd · filed 2004-06-28(6)

Plaintiff did not sustain an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment on 14 March 2002. Therefore, she is not entitled to any benefits for this alleged incident. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) covers an injury by accident or specific traumatic incident sustained in the course and scope of employment.

Trull v. Salvation Army · filed 2004-06-28(6)

Plaintiff sustained an injury by accident or specific traumatic incident on or about June 4, 2002 in the course and scope of his employment with Defendants. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) treats a back injury caused by a specific traumatic incident of assigned work as an injury by accident when it arises out of and in the course of employment.

Sees v. Cleveland Container Svc. · filed 2004-06-30(6)

Plaintiff-Employee sustained an injury by accident to his back arising out of and in the course and scope of his employment and as a direct result of a specific traumatic incident of the work assigned on August 31, 2001. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) treats a football injury as an injury by accident when it is an unexpected event, even though injuries can occur during football.

Renfro v. Richardson Sports Ltd. Partners · filed 2004-07-02(6)

Although an injury sustained while playing football may not be an unusual occurrence, such injury is not a probable, intended consequence of the employment and constituted an unlooked for and untoward event that was not expected or designed by plaintiff.

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

Stogner v. Vulcan Materials Co. · filed 2004-07-06(6)

On April 17, 2002 plaintiff sustained an injury by accident to his back 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 injury from a coworker assault over how to perform assigned work as an injury by accident arising out of employment.

Collins v. Mega Force Staffing Svcs. · filed 2004-07-09(6)

Where a worker is injured by a fellow employee because of a dispute about the manner of doing the work he is employed to do, the accident to the injured worker grows out of the employment and is compensable.

Section 97-2(6) treats an injury caused by an unusual degree of exertion during ordinary work duties as an injury by accident.

Vaughan v. NASH HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS, INC. · filed 2004-07-20(6)

As discussed above, there was competent evidence to support the finding of fact that plaintiff applied excessive force in the act of binding the handbooks, and that finding in turn supports the Commission's conclusion of law that plaintiff suffered an injury by "accident."

An unusual occurrence that interrupts an employee’s regular work routine can constitute an injury by accident under subsection (6).

Gilbert v. Bayada Nurses · filed 2004-07-29(6)

In view of these facts, plaintiff is found to have sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendant-employer on July 24, 2002. The fact that the weight of this very heavy patient came against one arm constituted an unusual occurrence which interrupted her regular work routine.

Section 97-2(6) requires proof that PTSD resulted from a particular accident or incident in the course and scope of employment to qualify as an injury by accident.

Hunt v. N.C. D.O.C. · filed 2004-07-29(6)

Plaintiff has failed to prove that he developed PTSD as a consequence of a particular accident or incident in the course and scope of his employment with defendant.

Section 97-2(6) covers a workplace puncture wound as an injury by accident when it unexpectedly causes an infection that produces further pain.

Collins v. Centex Corp. · filed 2004-07-30(6)

On 21 March 2002, plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course and scope of his employment with defendant-employer when he sustained a puncture wound to his elbow, which unexpectedly resulted in a staph infection that settled into his SI joint, causing him severe pain in his left back and hip. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) treats an interruption of the work routine by unusual circumstances as an injury by accident.

Howe v. Labor Ready · filed 2004-08-02(6)

This was an interruption of plaintiff's work routine by introduction of unusual circumstances, which constituted an injury by accident.

Section 97-2(6) covers a condition causally related to a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Metcalf v. Mpw Carpentry Constr. · filed 2004-08-04(6)

On May 19, 2001, Plaintiff sustained an admittedly compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment. The greater weight of the evidence of record establishes a causal relationship between plaintiff's injury by accident of May 19, 2001 and his groin condition. 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.

Doub v. Baptist Hosp. Home Health · filed 2004-08-05(6)

On May 11, 2000, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendant-employer. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

An unexpected shift in a patient’s weight during a lift can constitute an injury by accident when it interrupts the employee’s regular work routine.

Taylor v. Carolina Home Care Agency · filed 2004-08-05(6)

On September 10, 2001, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident to her back and to her right hip arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendant-employer. The fact that the patient she attempted to lift to an upright position suddenly went limp so that his weight dropped onto her constituted an unusual occurrence which interrupted her regular work routine.

An employee performing regular duties in the usual and customary manner has not established an injury by accident under § 97-2(6).

Dinkins v. Penn Ventilator Co. · filed 2004-08-12(6)

Plaintiff was performing her regular duties in the usual and customary manner when this occurred. In her contentions to the Commission, plaintiff did not argue that she suffered an injury by accident. ... Plaintiff has not established an injury by accident. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

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

Rizk v. Rex Hosp. · filed 2004-08-19(6)

Plaintiff did not sustain a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with Defendant-Employer on or about April 8, 2002. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

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; insufficient evidence of a physical or mental injury defeats the claim.

Parks v. Banner Pharmacaps · filed 2004-08-25(6)

Plaintiff has failed to prove by the greater weight of the evidence that he has sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with defendant-employer. Plaintiff's evidence is insufficient for any physical or mental injury and his claims must therefore be denied. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

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

Green v. Mariner Post Acute Network · filed 2004-08-26(6)

Plaintiff failed to carry her burden of proving that she was injured as the result of an injury by accident or that she was injured as the result of a specific traumatic incident arising out of and in the course of her employment. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) includes an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment that injures the back and triggers fibromyalgia.

Holmes v. Four Seasons Envir. · filed 2004-08-27(6)

On March 22, 2001, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with the defendant-employer Four Seasons Environmental, sustaining injury to his back, and triggering the onset of fibromyalgia. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

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

Pointe v. U.P.S. · filed 2004-08-30(6)

Plaintiff did not sustain a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with Defendant-Employer in December of 2000. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

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

Perez v. American airlines/amr Corp. · filed 2004-08-31(6)

Plaintiff sustained an admittedly compensable injury by accident on July 3, 1998 that resulted in an injury to her back. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) treats conditions directly and proximately caused by a compensable work accident as part of the compensable injury, including RSD and a bulging disc.

Smith v. Pitt Cty. · filed 2004-08-31(6)

On January 23, 2000, plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident. As a direct and proximate result of plaintiff's January 23, 2000 compensable injury by accident, plaintiff sustained RSD (chronic regional pain syndrome) as well as a bulging disc at L3-4 with radiculitis.

Section 97-2(6) covers injuries to multiple body parts arising from a compensable workplace accident.

Miller v. Lincoln Cty. · filed 2004-09-15(6)

Plaintiff sustained multiple injuries arising out of her compensable injury by accident on February 16, 2001, including injuries to her left hand and wrist, left shoulder, neck and right foot. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

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

Tevepaugh-Williams v. Wilkes Comm. College · filed 2004-09-15(6)

On January 24, 2002 plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her 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.

Silva v. Lowe's Home Improvement · filed 2004-09-28(6)

On 26 May 2001, 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) covers a knee injury caused when a worker steps on a walnut and twists his knee while unloading materials at a job site.

Dean v. Boren Brick · filed 2004-10-12(6)

Plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident on September 26, 2001. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

A claimant must prove an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment to establish a compensable injury under § 97-2(6).

Lyons-Hill v. Zale Corp. · filed 2004-10-13(6)

Plaintiff has failed to prove by the greater weight of the competent credible evidence of the record in its entirety that she sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendant-employer on December 10, 2001, that resulted in any disability or need for medical treatment.

An injury by accident includes an injury caused by an interruption of the employee’s regular work routine that introduces unusual conditions likely to result in unexpected consequences.

Nevling v. Intl. Mills Svc. · filed 2004-10-22(6)

The circumstances of plaintiff's injury on 17 November 2001 constituted an interruption of plaintiff's regular work routine and the introduction thereby of unusual conditions likely to result in unexpected consequences.

Section 97-2(6) recognizes acute distress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder caused by an armed robbery at work as a compensable injury by accident.

Reavis v. Carlyle Co. Jewelers · filed 2004-10-28(6)

On August 26, 2001, Plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with Defendant-employer, resulting in acute distress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) covers an injury sustained in a motor vehicle accident while the employee is in the course and scope of employment.

Smith v. Ron's Insulation Co. · filed 2004-11-04(6)

Plaintiff sustained an injury by accident while in the course and scope of his employment with defendants on September 27, 2002 when he was involved in a motor vehicle accident. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) does not treat an alleged workplace toxic exposure as a compensable injury by accident when the worker cannot identify the substance and the medical evidence shows only a possible causal link.

Whisnant v. Piedmont Triad Airport Auth. · filed 2004-11-05(6)

Plaintiff did not sustain a compensable injury by accident while working for Defendant on or about June 21, 1999. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

An injury by accident is compensable under § 97-2(6) only when the claimant proves that the accident caused the claimed condition.

Stavissky v. Comark · filed 2004-11-05(6)

Plaintiff sustained an injury by accident on May 25, 2001 resulting in an elbow dislocation. However, plaintiff has failed to prove by the greater weight of the evidence that his injury by accident resulted in interosseous nerve palsy, a shoulder condition or carpal tunnel syndrome.

Section 97-2(6) requires proof by the greater weight of the evidence that the claimed condition resulted from the alleged accident.

Evans v. Briggs Constr. Equip. · filed 2004-11-09(6)

The Plaintiff has failed to show by the greater weight of the evidence that his paracardial effusion and related symptoms were a result of a fall he experienced on or about June 2, 2002. To the contrary, the medical evidence tends to show that his paracardial effusion was from something other than a traumatic blow as a result of his fall. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) requires a compensable injury by accident; an alleged workplace exposure does not satisfy that requirement where the evidence does not establish a work-related injury.

Redd v. Piedmont Triad Airport Auth. · filed 2004-11-09(6)

Plaintiff did not sustain compensable injury by accident while working for Defendant on or about June 21, 1999. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) treats an injury by accident as compensable when the evidence establishes a causal relationship between the accident and the resulting condition.

Fontenot v. Ammons Springmoor Assoc. · filed 2004-11-18(6)

The greater weight of the evidence establishes a causal relationship between plaintiff's injury by accident on March 29, 1999 and the herniated disc in her low back. Plaintiff suffered a compensable injury by accident. 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, including injuries caused by that accident.

Niles v. Aldworth Co. · filed 2004-11-23(6)

Plaintiff sustained an admittedly compensable injury by accident on February 8, 2001, arising out of and in the course of his employment. As a consequence of said accident, plaintiff sustained injury to his back, neck, left shoulder, left arm, and left hand. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) requires a causal connection between an injury by accident and each claimed injury; a compensable accident alone does not establish that it caused every claimed condition.

Huynh v. Gkn Automotive · filed 2004-12-01(6)

Though plaintiff sustained a compensable injury by accident on January 17, 2003, the incident did not result in injury to plaintiff's right shoulder and left knee and ankle. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

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

Surber v. Rockingham Cty. B.O.E. · filed 2004-12-01(6)

On 4 April 2000, Plaintiff sustained a compensable injury to her right knee by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with Defendant-Employer. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) requires proof that a work incident materially aggravated a pre-existing condition for the aggravation to be a compensable injury.

Andrews v. C.M. Lindsay Sons · filed 2004-12-08(6)

Plaintiff did not sustain an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with the defendant-employer or a specific traumatic incident of the work assigned on September 17, 2002, which resulted in any compensable consequences by way of a material aggravation of a pre-existing condition. Assuming arguendo that plaintiff sustained an incident on September 17, 2002, plaintiff has nevertheless failed to prove that such incident resulted in a material aggravation of his pre-existing back condition. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) covers a back injury arising from a specific traumatic incident of assigned work as an injury by accident.

Calloway v. Camelot Manor Nursing Care Facility · filed 2004-12-14(6)

The plaintiff sustained an injury by accident to his back arising out of and in the course and scope of his employment and as a direct result of a specific traumatic incident of the work assigned on April 10, 2002.

An unusual workplace occurrence that interrupts an employee’s regular work routine and causes injury is an injury by accident under § 97-2(6).

Armstrong v. Klaussner Furniture Indus. · filed 2004-12-15(6)

On 12 September 2001 plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment when a sofa frame struck him on his left leg, knocking him down, and then fell on top of him. The incident constituted an unusual occurrence, which interrupted his regular work routine.

Section 97-2(6) does not treat an employee’s usual duties performed in the usual way as an injury by accident.

Galloway v. North Carolina at State Univ. · filed 2004-12-15(6)

Based on the greater weight of the evidence, plaintiff did not prove injury by accident. At the time plaintiff picked up the moneybag, she was performing her usual duties that she did every day in her usual way. Plaintiff's testimony that she did not expect coins to be in the bag is not accepted as credible.

Section 97-2(6) covers conditions that are the direct and natural result of a work-related injury by accident.

Hines v. Manual Woodworkers Weavers · filed 2004-12-21(6)

As the direct and natural result of, and causally related to, her October 16, 2001, injury by accident, plaintiff sustained a sprained ankle, a plantar fascial rupture and developed lumbar somatic dysfunction and myofascial back pain.

An injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment includes later conditions that directly and naturally result from the injury and related treatment.

Patel v. Stanley Works Customer Support · filed 2004-12-21(6)

On June 10, 1997, 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). Plaintiff's back pain and radiating leg pain as of January 2003 and his depression are the direct and natural result of and causally related to his June 10, 1997 injury by accident and related surgical procedures.

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

Norris v. S S Drywall · filed 2004-12-29(6)

On August 31, 1999 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 aneurysm rupture caused by the exertion and stress of performing CPR can be an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Ferreyra v. Cumberland Cty. · filed 2005-01-13(6)

The subarachnoid hemorrhage (rupture) of the anterior communicating artery aneurysm suffered by the plaintiff on February 26, 2002 was the result of an injury by accident arising out of and in the course and scope of plaintiff's employment.

An accident at work that exacerbates a pre-existing cervical condition is an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment under § 97-2(6).

Allen v. Harrah's Cherokee Casino · filed 2005-01-13(6)

On April 9, 2000, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendant-employer, which resulted in an exacerbation of her pre-existing cervical spondylosis. 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 from a specific traumatic incident of assigned work.

Tolley v. Duke Energy Corp. · filed 2005-01-18(6)

The Plaintiff sustained an injury by accident to her neck arising out of and in the course and scope of her employment and as a direct result of a specific traumatic incident of the work assigned on January 30, 2001.

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

Elam v. Revlon · filed 2005-01-18(6)

On April 24, 2001, plaintiff suffered an injury by accident arising out of and in the course and scope of her employment at the defendant-employer, resulting in a back strain. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) treats an unexpected workplace event that jerks an employee’s arm and causes a shoulder injury as an injury by accident.

Cairnes v. Gen. Elec. Co. · filed 2005-01-25(6)

On January 25, 2002, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of her employment with defendants that resulted in a impingement injury in her left shoulder. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

A truck collision during an employee’s work can qualify as an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Brown v. Knight Transp. · filed 2005-01-26(6)

On 24 September 2002, Plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out or and in the course of his employment with Defendant. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) covers an injury by accident arising out of assigned work and directly resulting from a specific traumatic incident.

Shipman v. City of Asheville · filed 2005-01-28(6)

The plaintiff sustained an injury by accident to his back, neck and right shoulder arising out of and in the course and scope of his employment and as a direct result of a specific traumatic incident of the work assigned on November 7, 2000. 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.

Hunt v. Rogosin Converters · filed 2005-02-03(6)

Plaintiff has failed to prove by the greater weight of the evidence that on or about October 1, 1999, he sustained an injury by accident to his cervical spine and shoulders arising out of and in course and scope of his employment with Rogosin Converters, Defendant-Employer as a direct result of a specific traumatic incident of work assigned by Defendant-Employer. Under the law Plaintiff's claim must be denied. 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.

Silvers v. Mastercraft Fabrics · filed 2005-02-07(6)

On December 11, 2002, 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) covers an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment, including an injury resulting from a specific traumatic incident of assigned work.

Jones v. New Hanover Cty. Schools · filed 2005-02-07(6)

5. The plaintiff sustained an injury by accident to her hip, pelvic joint, tailbone, neck and back arising out of and in the course and scope of her employment with defendant and as a direct result of a specific traumatic incident of the work assigned on October 11, 2001 and as a result of an episode of violence also on October 11, 2001. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) treats a back injury resulting from a specific traumatic incident during assigned job duties as an injury by accident.

Etchison v. Apple House Cafeteria · filed 2005-02-08(6)

On March 15, 2001, the plaintiff sustained an injury by accident to her back as the direct result of a specific traumatic incident of her assigned job duties.

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

Knight v. Old Dominion Freight Line · filed 2005-02-14(6)

Plaintiff did sustain an injury by accident to her right ankle arising out of and in the course of her employment on 22 December 2000.

Section 97-2(6) requires an accident to be a separate event that precedes and causes the injury; the injury alone does not establish an accident.

Lewis v. Canton Health Investors · filed 2005-02-16(6)

To be compensable, an injury must result from an accident, which is to be considered as a separate event preceding and causing the injury; the mere fact of injury does not of itself establish the fact of accident.

Section 97-2(6) treats a teacher’s contraction of head lice from a student at work, and a disabling allergic reaction to treatment, as an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Glunt v. Columbus Cty. Schools · filed 2005-02-16(6)

Plaintiff sustained an injury by accident on March 3, 2000, which arose out of and in the course of the employment when she contracted head lice from a student. In addition, the treatment of plaintiff's condition caused an allergic reaction which resulted in her disability from work beginning on March 3, 2000 and continuing through June 13, 2000, when she was examined by Dr. Darcey and her scalp condition was deemed resolved. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) covers a work accident that significantly aggravates a pre-existing condition.

Wilmoth v. Interface Fabrics Group · filed 2005-02-16(6)

Plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment and as a direst result of the work assigned on July 2, 2002, which significantly aggravated his pre-existing low back condition. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6).

Section 97-2(6) treats an injury caused by an idiopathic condition as compensable when dangers inherent in the employment combine with that condition to cause the injury.

Bell v. Emerson Elec. Transp. Div. · filed 2005-03-03(6)

On October 14, 2002, plaintiff sustained an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2 (6). When an injury is caused by an idiopathic condition that together with the dangers inherent in the employment cause an injury, the injury resulting there from is compensable.