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Armco Steel Corp. v. Trafton

Court of Special Appeals of Maryland

Decided April 14, 1977No. 932, September Term, 1976PublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtMenchine, J.

Herbert R. Trafton (Claimant) filed a claim against Armco Steel Corporation (Armco or Employer and Self-Insurer) for workmen’s compensation benefits. The claim asserted entitlement to benefits for disability (hearing loss) caused by occupational disease 1 arising out of and in the course of his employment.

The claim was referred to the Medical Board for Occupational Diseases 2 (Medical Board), and a hearing was conducted by that body. After hearing, the Medical Board made the following decision:

“In view of the testimony and medical reports and the sound level survey and considering the length…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Belschner v. Anchor Post Products, Inc.Court of Appeals of Maryland · 1961
  2. Johnstown Coal & Coke Co. v. DishongCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 2001
  3. Hedin v. Board of County CommissionersCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1979
  4. Duncan v. McNitt Coal Co.Court of Appeals of Maryland · 1967

3Cited by12 opinions

  1. Miller v. Western Electric Co.Court of Appeals of Maryland · 1987
  2. Miller v. Amalgamated Sugar Co.Idaho Supreme Court · 1983
  3. Board of Education v. SpradlinCourt of Special Appeals of Maryland · 2005
  4. Foley v. K. Hovnanian at Kent Island, LLCCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 2009
  5. Crawley v. General Motors Corp.Court of Special Appeals of Maryland · 1987

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