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As a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic, Mr. James was exposed to noise emanating from air tools, trucks
and combat vehicles for approximately 8-9 hours per day.
Decibel levels to which he was exposed ranged from 85 to 91.1 dBA. He wore ear plugs during this
period.
October 27, 1985 to June 8, 1986
Warehouse Worker
As a warehouse worker, Mr. James was exposed to noise emanating from air tools and trucks for
approximately 4-5 hours per day. He wore ear plugs while working in this capacity.
Non-Federal Employment History:
April 1983 to July 1985
Mechanic, Welder
Mr. James worked in the private sector in various capacities as both a mechanic and a welder. He was
exposed to noise emanating from air tools, construction, and car and truck engines for approximately 4 to
12 hours per day. Ear plugs were used during this period for protection.
Hobbies:
Mr. James is an avid hunter and has been since the early 1970’s. He began wearing earplugs for hearing
protection in 1979. He is also a motorcyclist.
CE Name
Title
Date
Exhibits 4-EmotionalStress
STATEMENT OF ACCEPTED FACTS
IN THE CASE OF MARY SMITH
FILE NUMBER: xxxxxxxxx
Ms. Smith, date of birth 11/27/1972, is employed by the US Postal Service as a PTF (part-time flexible)
Letter Carrier in Anytown, USA; she has worked as a PTF Letter Carrier since June of 2000. On 08/30/09,
she filed a notice of occupational disease due to emotional stress. She initially sought treatment from
____________, M.D. and has since transferred her care to ______________ , PhD. She stopped work on
08/30/09 and remains out of work.
Federal workers’ compensation law does not apply to each and every illness that is somehow related to
employment. Therefore, we have to differentiate between employment events that are considered to be
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