Asten-Hill Co. v. Armstrong

Employer seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board affirming the referee’s decision that claimant’s chronic rhinitis condition was worsened by his working environment and is, therefore, compensable. Reviewing for substantial evidence, we reverse and remand. ORS 656.298(6); ORS 183.482(8).

Claimant worked for employer as a weaver for seven years. He was exposed to dust and fibers from the milling of asbestos, cotton, fiberglass and acrylic materials. Employer no longer uses asbestos and cotton fibers, but 20 to 50 percent of the material presently used is fiberglass or…