American Metals Climax, Inc. v. Cisneros

We granted certiorari to review American Metals Climax, Inc. v. Cisneros, 39 Colo. App. 559, 571 P.2d 315 (1977). We affirm the result reached by the court of appeals.

In June 1972, the respondent Tony E. Cisneros suffered a work-related injury to his arm. The respondent was employed as an underground miner by American Metals Climax, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the petitioner. Chest x-rays taken at the time of his injury revealed early signs of silicosis 1 and caused the examining doctor to recommend that the respondent not be returned to underground mine work. Consequently, upon his…