Claim of Hart v. Fiber Conversion, Inc.

Appeal from a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Board, filed December 10, 1980, as amended by a decision filed October 7, 1981. Decedent was employed by Fiber Conversion, Inc., as a rag picker operator. He worked the night shift from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. On March 11,1975, while performing his usual duties, he complained of being ill and went home about 7:30 p.m. He was later taken to the hospital where he remained until April 3, 1975. On discharge, the final diagnosis stated, inter alia, “acute anterior wall myocardial infarction”. He did not return to work and died on May 30,1975. His…