Claim of Cerame v. Midland Rochester Co.

Claimant was employed in the ice cream store of the Midland Rochester Co., Inc., in 1938, as a fountain worker. In this occupation she contracted dermatitis of her right hand arising from the use of soap in her work.

The employer’s compensation carrier was the Travelers Insurance Company. Claimant advised her employer of the condition of her hand; the employer filed a 1 ‘ first report of injury ’ ’ April 2, 1938; the “ cause of injury ” was stated to be “ soap used in dishwater ’ ’ which was ‘ ‘ too strong ’ ’. The report stated claimant was being treated by Dr. Clarence H. Peachey who is a…