§ 9-661. Repair or replacement of eyeglasses and prosthetic appliances

   (a) In general. -- The employer or its insurer shall repair or replace an artificial eye, limb, tooth or other prosthetic appliance or eyeglasses damaged or destroyed because of an accident during the course of employment.

(b) Failure to repair or replace. -- If the employer or its insurer fails to make a repair or replacement required under subsection (a) of this section, the covered employee may make the repair or replacement at the expense of the employer or its insurer.

(c) Compensation for lost time. -- If the employer or its insurer fails to make a repair or replacement required under subsection (a) of this section within 3 days after the damage or destruction occurs, the Commission may order the employer or its insurer to pay compensation to the covered employee for any lost time after the 3-day waiting period.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 101, § 37; 1991, ch. 8, § 2; ch. 21, § 4.