Medford Corp. v. SAIF Corp.

Employer, Medford Corporation (Medco), a self-insured employer, seeks review of a Workers’ Compensation Board order holding that Medco is responsible for claimant’s work-related hearing loss. We affirm the Board.

Claimant suffered bilateral hearing loss while working for Medco between 1954 and 1991, during which time he was exposed to noise from chain saws and air compressors. Medco was insured by SAIF until July 1,1988, at which time it became self-insured. Claimant has had several hearing tests over the years. The last test that he had before Medco became self-insured was on August 13, 1987;…