Renfro v. Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co.

This is an appeal by the employer, self-insurer, from a judgment of the Circuit Court of Washington County, Missouri, affirming a final award of the Missouri Workmen’s Compensation Commission in favor of the employee, respondent.

The claim for compensation was filed by the employee on September 1, 1937, and alleged that he suffered an injury to “both lungs— silicosis — occupational disease” while working for the employer. It alleged that the employee’s disability began on January 4, 1937, and stated “both lungs affected — unable to peform any work, and condition permanent.” The average weekly…