A man who filed for workers’ compensation has been denied based on ignoring orders to stop what he was doing at work. The court ruled that the pleadings by the supervisor to cease action qualify as a positive work order.

The employee decided that while at work he would take a sledgehammer to a bowling ball. The second time he struck the ball, a piece broke off and became lodged in his eye. As a result, the man lost his eye.

The filing for workers’ compensation held little ground after it was determined he had broke the positive work order to not proceed with his foolish actions while on the job.

Numerous individuals are hurt on the job everyday and deserve compensation for their injuries. If you have been injured on the job and need help filing a claim for workers’ compensation, please contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. by calling 800-346-5529 today.