| Date: | 05/25/1999 |
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| Organization: | Department of Industrial Accidents |
| Docket Number: | DIA Board No. 17441-96 |
| Location: | Boston |
- Employee: Leo Paul LaLiberte
- Employer: Mass. Temps, Inc.
- Insurer: American Policyholders
MAZE-ROTHSTEIN, J. On April 26, 1996, while working as a trash collector, Leo Paul LaLiberte emptied a couple of oil-laden barrels into the "hopper" of his truck. (Dec. 4; May 14, 1997 Tr. 11.) Some of the oil got on his boots. Id. The truck proceeded to the next stop at about twenty-five miles per hour. Id. The employee stood on the outside of the truck in his usual position. Id. The truck hit a bump causing Mr. LaLiberte to slip off and strike his elbow on the pavement. Id. His neck, back and right elbow were x-rayed at a hospital emergency room. (Dec. 5.)