CARTER v. CONTINENTAL TELEPHONE CO.

No. 84-1364.

373 N.W.2d 524 (1985)

James CARTER, Petitioner-Appellant, v. CONTINENTAL TELEPHONE COMPANY, Employer, and Travelers Insurance Company, Insurance Carrier, Respondents-Appellees.

Court of Appeals of Iowa.

June 25, 1985.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Dennis L. Hanssen of Hopkins & Huebner, P.C., Des Moines, for petitioner-appellant.

Patricia J. Martin of Ahlers, Cooney, Dorweiler, Haynie, Smith & Allbee, Des Moines, for respondents-appellees.

Considered by OXBERGER, C.J., and DONIELSON, and SCHLEGEL, JJ.


OXBERGER, Chief Judge.

The petitioner appeals from an adverse decision in a worker's compensation claim. We affirm.

James Carter has been employed by Continental Telephone Company for twenty-five years. As part of his work, he cleaned and oiled switches, handled wires, relays, and batteries. He developed contact dermatitis on his hands, face, and feet. He suffered from several episodes of skin irritation. The first occurred prior to his employment with Continental...

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