McMahon v. Anaconda Co.

George D. McMahon (claimant) appeals from orders of the Workers’ Compensation Court denying benefits under the Occupational Disease Act and the Workers’ Compensation Act. Claimant sought benefits under both Acts simultaneously in separate proceedings. The two cases have been consolidated for purposes of appeal. We remand for further proceedings.

Claimant worked at the Anaconda Company’s copper refinery in Great Falls from 1956 through December 6, 1978 as an inspector. During this period, claimant was continuously exposed to moderate levels of sulphuric acid, organic arsenic, zinc, lead,…