U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 2008

Henderson v. Director, Office of Worker's Compensation Programs

Henderson v. Director, Office of Worker's Compensation Programs
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · Decided August 4, 2008 · Jolly, Benavides, Haynes
285 F. App'x 203

Henderson v. Director, Office of Worker's Compensation Programs

Opinion

PER CURIAM: *

Theodore Henderson seeks review of the decision of the Benefits Review Board of the United States Department of Labor, which denied Henderson’s claim under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“the Longshore Act”), 33 U.S.C. § 901 et seq. We find that there is substantial evidence to support the determination of the Benefits Review Board. The jack-up rig on which Henderson worked was a “vessel,” Demette v. Falcon Drilling Co., 280 F.3d 492, 498 n. 18 (5th Cir. 2002), and substantial evidence supports the finding that Henderson’s duties as a roustabout rendered him a member of the rig’s “crew.” Therefore, Henderson is excluded from coverage under the Long-shore Act, 33 U.S.C. § 902(3)(G), and the Benefits Review Board properly dismissed Henderson’s claim.

Petition for review is DENIED. Motion for appointment of counsel is DENIED.

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Pursuant to 5th Cir. R. 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5th Cir. R. 47.5.4.

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