Lowmaster v. Modine Manufacturing Co.

Elliott, J.:

Modine Manufacturing Company (Modine) appeals the order of the Workers Compensation Board (Board) awarding Jennifer Lowmaster an 80% permanent partial general disability and awarding her damages in the amount of $100,000.

We reverse and remand.

Lowmaster was employed as a press operator by Modine from May 1990 to May 1994. She began to experience pain in her shoulders some time in early 1991. She sought treatment for a brief period in 1991 and again in 1992. She sought no additional treatment from January 1992 until May 1994.

Lowmaster eventually developed pain in both of her wrists.…