Rowe v. King-Darby Coals, Inc.

VANCE, Commissioner.

The Workmen’s Compensation Board dismissed Harvey Rowe’s claim for compensation. From a judgment of the circuit court upholding the dismissal, he appeals.

It is conceded by all parties that the appellant is disabled from performing the ordinary work of a coal minor because of silicosis. The question involved on this appeal relates to his last exposure to the hazard of that disease.

The appellant has worked for coal mining companies for many years, his last employment being with the appellee, King-Darby Coals, Inc. from June 1963 to January 1965.

The parties stipulated that…