Wilcox v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Judge Craig,

Babcock & Wilcox, the employer, and the Insurance Company of North America appeal from an order of the Workmens Compensation Appeal Board granting workmens compensation to Stanley Phillips, the claimant, for the specific loss of his hearing. We affirm.

According to the referees findings of fact, Babcock & Wilcox employed the claimant as an electrician from 1968 until September 1, 1982. With the exception of the last few months of his employment, the claimants working conditions involved continuous loud noises. On the basis of expert medical testimony concerning the…