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Decision  Irene Rouse v. Greater Lynn Mental Health

Date: 01/07/2002
Organization: Department of Industrial Accidents
Docket Number: DIA Board No. 017265-96
Location: Boston
  • Employee: Irene Rouse
  • Employer: Greater Lynn Mental Health
  • Insurer: Pilgrim Insurance

MAZE-ROTHSTEIN, J. After determining that the employee’s slip and fall injury was barred by the coming and going rule, an administrative judge dismissed her claim for workers’ compensation benefits. The judge found that the employee was merely commuting to her fixed place of employment. The employee argues that she was on her way to fill in on an extraordinary shift, due to a snowstorm when she fell on the ice. The employee considers this was a special trip, impelled by the employment, thereby defeating the going and coming rule. We agree and reverse the decision.

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