Hamilton v. Jeffrey Stone Co.

Tom Glaze, Judge.

This is an appeal from a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Commission that appellant’s silicosis claim was barred by the statute of limitations.

Appellant is a 62-year-old man who was employed by Jeffrey Stone Company from 1957 to 1969. His duties included working on a rock crusher, a machine which emits large amounts of silica dust which appellant inhaled daily for twelve years. In July, 1969, he was hospitalized for what was diagnosed at the time as tuberculosis. A doctor advised appellant not to return to his job because of his difficulties with breathing.

Appellant…