Gerst Et Ux. v. Smith-Faris Co.

Opinion by

Stadtpklu, J.,

This is a workmen’s compensation case. The referee and the board allowed compensation. The lower court, Snee, J., dismissed the appeal of the defendant, and affirmed the award. From that order this appeal is taken by defendant.

The referee made, inter alia, the following findings of facts:

“Second. Albert H. Ger'st was employed by the defendant, Smith-Faris Company, as an asbestos eoverer at an average weekly wage in excess of $24, and on the 26th, 27th and 28th of December, 1929 he was employed above boiler furnaces; however, due to certain elements emanating through…