Work accident claim denied when pre-existing shoulder condition was the primary cause of injury.
Finland (FI)
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AI generatedThe Supreme Court of Finland dismissed the claim for work accident compensation regarding the plaintiff's shoulder injuries. The plaintiff suffered fractures and soft tissue damage while rappelling, but medical evidence showed a pre-existing rotator cuff tear that significantly contributed to the injury. The court ruled that because the pre-existing condition was the dominant factor in the damage, the statutory requirement for a work-related accident was not met.
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AI generatedAccident Act 1982; Work Accident Compensation Act 1982: Compensation is denied when a pre-existing medical condition is the primary cause of the injury sustained during work activities.
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A oli pudonnut köysitikkailta saaden olkapään sijoiltaanmenon sekä olkaluun ja lapaluun nivelpinnan reunan murtumat ja kiertäjäkalvosimen repeämän. A:lla oli ollut olkapäässä vaivoja jo ennen tapaturmaa, ja tutkimuslöydökset olivat tuolloin viitanneet kiertäjäkalvosimen rappeumaan. Kysymys oikeudesta tapaturmavakuutuslain mukaiseen korvaukseen olkapäävaivoista.