Former Forklift Operator Gets PTD Award for Elbow Injury

The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld an award of permanent total disability benefits to a former forklift operator for an elbow injury. Case: Ritchie v. Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corp., No. WD84123, 05/25/2021, published. Facts: Karen Ritchie worked for the Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corp. as a forklift operator and later as an inspector. Ritchie worked 12-hour shifts and operated the forklift for approximately nine hours. She used her right hand and arm to move levers and used her left hand to steer. Over time, Ritchie began to suffer pain in her left elbow. In May 2...