Work accident claim dismissed; lifting batteries aggravated pre-existing back condition qualifies as work accident under Art. 6. Work accident claim dismissed; lifting batteries aggravated pre-existing back condition qualifies under Art. 6. Work accident claim dismissed; lifting batteries aggravated pre-existing back condition qualifies under Art. 6.

The Supreme Court dismissed the appellant's cassation appeal against a lower court ruling that recognized a work accident. The employee claimed a work accident occurred when lifting batteries aggravated his pre-existing back condition, while the employer argued the pain was a natural progression of his illness. The court held that the sudden and severe aggravation of the back condition caused by the lifting constituted a work accident under the relevant statute.