Kuzniar v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

NEWMAN, Judge.

Theodore Kuzniar (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 affirm.

Claimant worked for Sharon Steel Corporation (Employer) for over forty-two years as a crane operator and a boilermaker. _ During the course of his employment, Claimant was exposed to loud and continuous noise from various machines operating in close proximity to his work place.

On January 14, 1992, Claimant filed a claim…