Claimant alleged multiple health issues stemming from her work as an “oil recovery technician” in Prince William Sound in 1989. At that time, Claimant worked for Employer, which was contracted to conduct clean-up operations after the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Claimant’s employment required that she live aboard a cruise vessel located on the Prince William Sound. Each day, a small landing craft would take her to shore where she would use special equipment to clear the beach of oil. At the end of her day, Claimant would return to the cruise vessel which constituted her living quarters. Before a formal hearing took place, the administrative law judge asked for briefs on Longshore situs and status. Thereafter the judge granted summary decision in Employer’s favor, determining that Claimant did not meet the Longshore status requirements. Cleaning oil from beaches did not involve loading, unloading, constructing and/or repairing vessels. Ultimately the Benefits Review Board reversedRead more