Brown v. Contech, Division of Sealed Power Technologies

Plaintiff appeals by leave granted a decision entered on December 28, 1992, by the Worker’s Compensation Appellate Commission reversing a decision of a magistrate and denying him benefits. Contech (hereafter defendant) cross appeals. We reverse the decision of the wcac and remand.

Plaintiff began working for defendant in August 1988 as a tool and die maker. Plaintiff repaired damaged dies. His job was considered skilled employment, and required bending, walking, and lifting. On occasion plaintiff lifted parts weighing eighty to one hundred pounds. He used machinery or obtained assistance when…