Claim of Nick v. William J. Meyer Co.

Taylor, J,

Appeal by the employer and its carrier from a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Board which found that “the nature of the claimant’s occupation was such *879that he was exposed to irritants such as dust and fumes and because of such exposures in his occupation developed emphysema and chronic bronchitis, occupational diseases within the meaning of Section 3, subd. 2, Par. 29 of the Workmen’s Compensation Law'”. Appellants contend that such findings are not supported by substantial evidence. It is undisputed that claimant began work on January 18, 1954 as a polisher, buffer and…