Reardon's Case

This case comes before this court on an appeal from the decree of the Superior Court.

The facts developed by the testimony before the Industrial Accident Board are as follows: For a period of approximately twenty-five years prior to March 17, 1928, the employee worked for the American Tube Works. His work as a moulder required the constant handling of a large crucible tong, speltering tong, mixing bar, and the lifting of fire pots and heavy objects. A callous developed on his right hand three or four years before 1928. It persisted during 1926, 1927, and 1928, getting worse little by little,…