Pettola v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

NEWMAN, Judge.

Anthony Pettola (Claimant) appeals from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed a referee’s decision denying him specific loss benefits under Section 306(c)(8) of The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act (Act).1 We vacate and remand.

Claimant worked for Sharon Steel Corporation (Employer) for nearly forty years as an electronic arc furnace operator, slitter and laborer. During the course of that employment, Claimant was exposed to loud and continuous noise from various machines operating in close proximity to his work place. Ear protection…