Fisk v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

PALLADINO, Judge.

Florence Fisk (Claimant) appeals from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed a referee’s award of benefits under The Pennsylvania Workmen’s Compensation Act (Act).1 We affirm.

The following facts are not in dispute. Winfield Russell Fisk (the decedent) was employed by General Electric (Employer) as a field service engineer from 1943 until his retirement on November 30, 1980. During the course of his employment with Employer, the decedent was exposed to asbestos materials and products.

Following his retirement from Employer, the decedent…