Schurlknight v. City of North Charleston

SHULER, Judge:

In a decision affirmed by the workers’ compensation commission and the circuit court, the single commissioner found Ralph Schurlknight’s claim for benefits barred by the statute of limitations. Schurlknight appeals. We affirm.

*47FACTS

Schurlknight worked as a fireman for the City of North Charleston from 1973 until August of 1997.1 Between 1976 and 1997, Schurlknight served as a captain and rode in the passenger seat of the fire truck between five and fifteen times per week. On each call, Schurlknight was exposed to the sirens and air horns which were several feet from his seat.…