Russell v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

PELLEGRINI, Judge.

Hulbert Russell (Claimant) petitions for review of the order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming the decision of the Referee denying Claimant specific loss benefits for a loss of hearing.1

Claimant worked for Cooper Bessemer (Employer) for 26 years as a chipper, crane-man, foundry worker and laborer. In those positions, Claimant was exposed to loud and continuous noise made by the machines which he operated or which were operated in close proximity to his work place. Although Claimant wore some ear protection in the later years, he had already begun…