Sec. 8. No compensation is allowed for an injury or death due to the employee's knowingly self-inflicted injury, his intoxication, his commission of an offense, his knowing failure to use a safety appliance, his knowing failure to obey a reasonable written or printed rule of the employer which has been posted in a conspicuous position in the place of work, or his knowing failure to perform any statutory duty. The burden of proof is on the defendant.
Formerly: Acts 1929, c.172, s.8. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2209.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 3. Worker's Compensation System
Chapter 2. Worker's Compensation: Application, Rights, and Remedies
22-3-2-2. Mandatory Compliance; Burden of Proof; Exemptions
22-3-2-2.1. Coverage for Rostered Volunteers
22-3-2-2.3. Volunteer Workers; Services; Medical Benefits
22-3-2-2.5. School to Work Student
22-3-2-4. Preexisting Contracts; Continuance; Minors
22-3-2-7. Performance of Statutory Duties; Application of Law
22-3-2-8. Qualifications; Burden of Proof
22-3-2-9. Exempt Employees; Waiver of Exemption; Notice of Acceptance
22-3-2-13. Claims Against Third Persons; Subrogation; Procedures
22-3-2-14. Contractors; Certificate of Coverage; Subrogation
22-3-2-16. Claims for Compensation; Priorities
22-3-2-17. Claims for Compensation; Assignment; Creditor Claims; Child Support Income Withholding
22-3-2-18. Coal Mining; Application of Law
22-3-2-19. Interstate or Foreign Commerce; Exemptions
22-3-2-21. Prior Injuries; Application of Law
22-3-2-22. Notice; Worker's Compensation Coverage; Mobile or Remote Employees