Fireworks at Work

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

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

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