The Cumberland Highlands Recreation Center $($CHRC$.$ has hired an independent lawn care company to maintain the county's softball and baseball parks. Merle, who works for the lawn care company, cut his hand very seriously while maintaining one of the ball fields. Which of the following is most likely true?

Question $8$ Answer

a$.$

OSHA does not consider Merle an employee of CHRC$.$

b$.$

The lawn care company will probably win if it sues the CHRC for Merle's worker compensation.

c$.$

The CHRC will pay for Merle's workers' compensation.

d$.$

Workers' compensation will not cover Merle's injury.