Concrete Truck Driver Gets Benefits for Occupational Disease Caused by Repetitive Trauma

The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld an award to a concrete truck driver for an occupational disease caused by his repeated exposure to the vibrations of his vehicle. Case: Collins v. Century Ready Mix Inc., Nos. WD86101 and WD86102, 10/31/2023, published. Facts: Jason L. Collins started working for Century Ready Mix Inc. in May 2005. He worked full time, 40 to 60 hours per week and between eight to 15 hours per day. Collins spent most of his shift sitting in his concrete truck, which would be running the entire time because power was required from the engine to run the hydraulic pumps...