Masouskie v. Hammond Coal Co.

Opinion by

Boss, J.,

This is a workmen’s compensation case under the Occupational Disease Act of June 21, 1939, P. L. 566, as amended, 77 PS sec. 1401 et seq. The compensation authorities made an award, it was sustained by the court below and the employer took this appeal.

The referee, affirmed by the Board, found that the claimant, Frank Masouskie, on December 19, 1950, became “permanently totally disabled due solely to anthraco-silicosis after a period of five or more years’ exposure”. It is not disputed that the claimant is totally disabled. The employer denies liability, however, on the…