Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp. v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Crumlish, Jr.,

Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation (Appellant) appeals the decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) awarding benefits to Mike Glemzua (Claimant) for disability caused by coal miner’s pneumoconiosis. Claimant worked in the mines in various capacities for 36 years ending on July 5, 1973. On June 25,1973, he was awarded Federal Black Lung benefits commencing in May of 1972. On January 17, 1975, Claimant was informed by his doctor that he was totally and permanently disabled by pneumoconiosis *612caused by his cumulative exposure to coal dust in the…