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Repetitive Application of Pressure on Deburring Machine Caused Torn Rotator Cuff and Need for Surgery

by Admin 24. September 2011 15:29

11 IWCC 851

Award: 19(b) petition, causation found and TTD + Meds + R rotator cuff shoulder surgery awarded

Accident: For three weeks P worked 8 hour shifts polishing metal parts by pushing them into the spinning part of a deburring machine. Polished an estimated 1,700 pieces per day. P had to apply pressure to the parts while polishing them. Noticed pain in R arm and notified employer.

Injury: R rotator cuff tendonitis with a partial rotator cuff tear and paraspinal muscle spasms

Restrictions: Light duty

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Tags: causal connection

19(b) Benefits Awarded

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Repetitive Application of Pressure on Deburring Machine Caused Torn Rotator Cuff and Need for Surgery

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