Aristech Chemical Corp. v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

NEWMAN, Judge.

Aristech Chemical Corporation (Employer) appeals from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) that affirmed a decision of a Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) granting specific loss benefits to Charles E. Keefer (Claimant) under Section 306(c)(8) of The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) for the loss of hearing in his right ear.1 We affirm.

Claimant has worked for Employer in Clairton, Pennsylvania, since approximately 1986.2 During the course of his employment as an electrician, Claimant has been exposed to loud noise from various machines.

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