Chain Belt Co. v. Industrial Commission

It is undisputed that from 1924 to July 31, 1932, the applicant was in the employ of Chain Belt Company ; that during that time he was exposed to the inhalation of silica dust; that he was discharged or let out on July 31, 1932, along with a number of other employees, because of a scarcity of work; that at that time he was afflicted with silicosis and was medically disabled. He was at that time about sixty years of age.

The applicable statutes are sec. 102.01 (2) and sec. 102.03 (1), Stats. 1931. Such parts of those statutes as require consideration are as follows :

“102.01 (2) . . . ‘Time of…