Bobbie Jo Coker v. Modern Mold Internationa, Inc. d/b/a

This workers' compensation appeal has been referred to the Special Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel of the Supreme Court in accordance with Tenn. Code Ann. _ 5-6- 225(e)(3) for hearing and reporting to the Supreme Court of findings of fact and conclusions of law. The employee or claimant, Coker, began working for National Pen in 1995 and worked at several different jobs, all requiring repetitive use of the hands and arms. In early 1997, she began to experience pain in her right wrist and elbow, but did not report it to the employer or seek medical care. She did report two other injuries in 1997, for which she sought and received medical benefits and had her name placed on the bulletin board. Having one's name placed on the bulletin board had a negative effect on bonuses at National Pen. At about the same time, in June of 1997, the claimant purchased a computer and began taking -2-