Inkley v. Forest Fiber Products Co.

This case arises under the Oregon Occupational Disease Law, ORS 656.802-824. Petitioner Inkley worked from 1956 to 1977 as a welder-mechanic for respondent Forest Fiber Products Co. In September 1976 petitioner filed a claim with the employer seeking compensation for a job-related hearing loss. At that time Forest Fiber Products was a direct responsibility employer, directly liable for the payment of compensation benefits to injured workers. Until April 1, 1976, however, Forest Fiber Products had been a contributing employer, 2 purchasing workers’ compensation coverage for its employes…