Lack of Evidence Connecting Worker's Alleged Injury to Job Results in Denial of Claim

The Nebraska Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a worker’s claim because she failed to demonstrate a causal connection between her alleged injuries and her workplace accident. Case: Chavez v. Tyson Fresh Meats Inc., No. A-23-1002, 09/03/2024, unpublished. Facts: Maria Chavez worked for Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. She allegedly suffered injuries in January 2021 when the lid of a machine fell while she was cleaning it, striking her between her ribs and hip. Chavez went to the on-site nursing station and reported the accident. She complained of pain, but her treatment notes indicate t...