Errand v. Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, Inc.

Plaintiff worked at defendant’s steel manufacturing plant. He has chronic infectious paranasal sinusitis, a preexisting condition that predisposes him to experience airway irritation. During his employment with defendant, plaintiff suffered transient irritation of the upper respiratory tract and a bout of paranasal sinusitis as a result of inhalation of substances found in his workplace. Plaintiff is a subject worker and defendant is in compliance with the Workers’ Compensation Law, ORS chapter 656. Plaintiff sought medical treatment and filed a workers’ compensation claim. Pursuant to ORS…