Aragao v. American Emery Wheel Works

OPINION

This case came before the court on an order to show cause why the appeal should not be dismissed. After reviewing the record and hearing arguments of counsel on November 4, 1982, we conclude that cause has not been shown. John Aragao, the employee, appeals from a decree of the Workers’ Compensation Commission denying his petition for compensation benefits.

In October of 1968, Aragao was working for American Emery Wheel Works, Inc. (employer). His duties included scooping grain out of drums, weighing the drums, and moving these drums, which weighed between 275 and 400 pounds. On October…