Railway Worker Fails to Prove Ear Injury, Hearing Loss

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld the denial of a railway worker’s claim of injury to his ear and hearing loss. Case: Patrick v. Velocity Rail Solutions Inc. (WCAB), No. 652 C.D. 2023, 09/12/2024, unpublished. Facts: Leonard Patrick worked for Velocity Rail Solutions Inc. While he was at work in October 2019, a line of boxcars came down an incline near him, causing a loud noise. Patrick allegedly experienced pain in his right ear, which worsened when he showered that night. The next day, Patrick went to an urgent care facility and had his ear irrigated. Patrick continued...