No Benefits for Worker With Repetitive Trauma Claim

The Missouri appellate court upheld a denial of benefits to a factory worker for her claimed injuries from the repetitive use of grinders. Suzanne Steinbach began working for Maxion Wheels Sedalia LLC in late 2015. Her job required the repetitive use of grinding tools. In October 2017, Steinbach went to an urgent care facility with claims of pain in her shoulder and finger. X-rays of the shoulder and hand were normal. She was diagnosed with a sprained right shoulder and sprained right wrist/hand. In December 2019, Steinbach returned to urgent care. This time, she reported hand pain, ankle...