Royal Globe Insurance Co. v. Collins

KIRSHBAUM, Justice.

We granted certiorari to review the opinion of the Court of Appeals in Redfield Scope Co. v. Industrial Commission, 689 P.2d 657 (Colo.App.1984). We affirm in part and reverse in part.

Josie Collins (claimant) worked as an assembler of rifle telescopes for Redfield Scope Company (Redfield) for some five years prior to February 1978. The job required repetitive twisting and turning motions of her right hand and arm and, simultaneously, the exertion of pressure during the twisting motion. After experiencing soreness in her right arm and shoulder, she sought medical attention…