Fred Broad

The worker's estate sought reconsideration of a 2000 Appeals Resolution Officer decision denying entitlement for chest disease (silicosis and COPD).

The worker had a history of employment in the mining industry and a 36-pack-year smoking history.

The Appeals Manager reviewed the worker's exposure to respirable dust, including McIntyre Powder (aluminum dust), and found that the cumulative exposure fell well short of the minimum threshold required to significantly contribute to the development of COPD.

Furthermore, the worker was never diagnosed with silicosis.

The reconsideration was denied, and entitlement for silicosis and COPD was denied.