Claim of Cutting v. Hewitt Rubber Co.

This is an appeal by the employer and carrier from an award by the Workmen’s Compensation Board in favor of the claimant for disability compensation, on account of reduced wages, due to an occupational disease. The employer was engaged in the manufacture of mechanical rubber goods. In September, 1945, it commenced the manufacture of a synthetic rubber product known as “ Restfoam ”. The claimant worked on this product and in December, 1945, a rash appeared on his hands which spread to his arms and neck. The condition was diagnosed as dermatitis venenata and was caused by claimant’s exposure to…