Worker Gets Award for Cumulative Trauma Injuries From Second-to-Last Employer

The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld an award of benefits to a worker for his cumulative trauma injuries from a company that was not his final employer. Case: Murray Energy Corp. v. Smith, No. 2022-CA-0333-WC, 03/24/2023, unpublished. Facts: Mark Smith worked for Murray Energy Corp. for 13 years before moving to a position with Muhlenberg County Coal. Smith spent less than a year working for MCC before filing a workers’ compensation claim for cumulative trauma injuries to his left knee, low back, shoulders and neck. Smith said his position with MCC did not contribute to his ...