Claim of Stein v. New York Times Co.

Appeal from a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Board, filed September 21, 1979, which held that claimant was disabled by reason of an occupational disease. Claimant, who had worked as a newspaper pressman for over 29 years, filed a disability claim due to occupational disease in the nature of asthmatic bronchitis and emphysema due to prolonged exposure to dust, fumes and ink. The claim was controverted and after hearings a referee held that claimant was disabled due to occupational hazards. Upon application by the employer and its carrier for review, the board rescinded the referee’s…