Glasgow, Inc. v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Rogers,

Charles Brin worked for Glasgow, Inc. as a rock foreman and blaster from November, 1970, until June, 1976, when he was laid off. Brin worked in coal mines for another employer from 1947 to 1952.

In January, 1977, Brin consulted his family physisian, Dr. Walter Mokychic, because he was experiencing chest pain, shortness of breath and periods of choking sensations. The doctor took chest x-rays and diagnosed Brin’s condition as one of severe anthracosilicosis. Early in 1978 Brin applied for Federal Black Lung benefits and received them from April, 1978.

On February 22, 1978,…