Phillips v. Spectrum Enterprises

Claimant appeals an order of the Workers’ Compensation Court. Following a two day hearing, the court found he suffers from an occupational disease, he is not 100% disabled at this time and currently is not entitled to further benefits under Section 39-72-703, MCA. He is not entitled to attorney’s fees or to a 20% penalty. We affirm.

Claimant Douglas Phillips (Phillips) was employed by Spectrum Enterprises at the time of his alleged injury. Spectrum’s electronics manufacturing process includes extensive soldering, painting, and conformal coating (application of plastic coating). Solder smoke,…