Johnson v. Spectra Physics

Claimant seeks review of the Workers’ Compensation Board’s denial of compensability of her carpal tunnel syndrome and its upholding the denial of responsibility by one employer. Claimant originally sought review of her claim against three employers, but she dismissed her claim against Spectra Physics and its insurer. We reverse.

Claimant was employed by Marloc Corporation from 1969 until January, 1981. Her job included shearing plastic, screen printing, hand sanding, box making, sawing raw materials, assembling products with hand tools and riveting. The activities involved using hand levers,…