Syster v. Haws Refractories

Opinion by

Judge Blatt,

Haws Refractories (employer) here appeals an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Cambria County (trial court) which reversed an order of the Workmens Compensation Appeal Board (Board). The Board had determined that the Commonwealth alone was liable to Max R. Syster (claimant) for his work-related occupational disease disability.

The claimant had been employed by the employer from July 5, 1950 to June 20, 1967. During that time he *337was exposed to silica hazards at work. Subsequently, he was employed by Lass Tire Company for one year and then by Fleming Buick for…