Croft v. John Morrell & Co.

OXBERGER, Chief Judge.

The principal question in this appeal is whether a worker’s compensation claim by employee Wilton Croft is barred by time limitations.

Petitioner was employed by respondent John Morrell & Company from 1947 to 1985. Croft worked on the kill-floor of a pork plant from 1973 until his retirement. There he was exposed to steam, drafts, hog odors, and ammonia leaks. Croft was seen at the Fairmont Medical Clinic on April 6, 1982, “complaining of some anginal like symptoms predominantly exacerbated by cold air.” His symptoms remitted during periods when he did not work. Croft…