Wagoner v. Hopkins

VANCE, Commissioner.

The appellee, Basil Hopkins, was afflicted with pneumoconiosis in 1968 and was so advised by his physician. At that time he was employed by Madge Creek Coal Company. Despite knowledge that he had contracted the disease, he continued working in the mines until February 5, 1970. On February 5, 1970, he was injured and did not work again until August 2, 1970, when he returned to the mines as an employee of Lawson & Jones Coal Company. He worked for that company until December 23, 1971 when he commenced work for the appellee, Mountain View Coal Company, and he worked for…