| Date: | 02/07/2024 |
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| Organization: | Department of Industrial Accidents |
| Docket Number: | DIA No. 029024-21 |
| Location: | Boston, MA |
- Employee: Jeffrey Stacy
- Employer: Unitil Corporation
- Insurer: Travelers Indemnity Co. of Connecticut
KOZIOL, J. The insurer appeals from a decision ordering it to pay the employee § 34 temporary total incapacity benefits from February 21, 2021, to date and continuing along with §§ 13 and 30 medical benefits. The insurer’s appeal raises two interrelated issues, contending the judge erred by: 1) finding the hazard of contracting COVID-19 was inherent in the employment; and, 2) basing that finding on the employee’s status as an “essential worker.” (Ins. br. 11-21.) We disagree and affirm the decision.