Mechanic-Turned-Supervisor Gets Benefits for Repetitive Stress Injuries

A New York appellate court ruled that a mechanic who became a supervisor was entitled to benefits for his repetitive stress injuries. Case: Matter of Brancato v. New York City Transit Authority, No. 533429, 06/23/2022, published. Facts: Anthony Brancato worked for the New York City Transit Authority for seven years as a bus mechanic and 18 years in supervisory roles. He retired in August 2019. Brancato’s work duties as a bus mechanic included using hand tools and impact guns, replacing tires and operating a heavy-duty tow truck to transport buses and large trucks, averaging ...