As used in this chapter:
(1) "Ionizing radiation" means any particulate or electromagnetic radiation capable of producing ions directly or indirectly in its passage through matter.
(2) "Ionizing radiation injury" means any harmful change in the human organism, including damage to or loss of a prosthetic appliance, arising out of and in the course of employment and caused by exposure to ionizing radiation.
(3) "Ionizing radiation disability" means any temporary or permanent, partial or total impairment of natural capability or a decrease in wage-earning capacity arising out of and in the course of employment and caused by exposure to ionizing radiation.
(4) "Permanent physical impairment" means any permanent condition, whether congenital or due to injury or disease, of such seriousness as to constitute a hindrance or obstacle to obtaining employment or to obtaining reemployment if the employee should become unemployed.
(5) "Death" means death resulting from an ionizing radiation injury.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 72-280; 1969 (56) 685.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 42 - Workers' Compensation
Chapter 13 - Ionizing Radiation Injury
Section 42-13-10. Definitions.
Section 42-13-20. Employers and employees subject to chapter.
Section 42-13-40. Waiver by employee shall be invalid.
Section 42-13-50. Employer who is liable for awards; apportionment of liability.
Section 42-13-60. Time for filing claims.
Section 42-13-70. Compensability of all forms of injury, disability or death.
Section 42-13-80. Employee's right to medical services, appliances and supplies.
Section 42-13-90. Employee's right to vocational rehabilitation services.
Section 42-13-100. Certain settlements shall be invalid unless approved by commission.
Section 42-13-110. Powers of commission.