Claim of Esposito v. Combustion Engineering, Inc.

Appeal from a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Board, filed March 26, 1976. On February 6, 1973, there was a fire at the deceased employee’s place of employment, and he allegedly inhaled a certain amount of smoke. On the following day he reported to the dispensary at his place of employment and complained to the nurse in attendance of smoke inhalation and black sputum. He was then referred to a physician who ordered medication and asked him to return in five days. On February 9, 1973 he collapsed and died, and the sole issue presented on this appeal is whether there is substantial…