The Utah Supreme Court sent a case involving a worker’s claim of lead poisoning back to a trial judge to determine whether it is governed by the Occupational Disease Act or the Workers’ Compensation Act and whether the worker can avail himself of an intentional injury exception to either.
Layne Kay began working for Barnes Bullets, a bullet manufacturer, in 2008. One of his duties was melting lead.
Barnes used several safety protocols in the process. Melting took place outdoors and employees wore overalls, leather gloves and a face shield or goggles, but ...
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