Hammond v. Albina Engine & Machine Works, Inc.

In this workmen’s compensation proceeding the employer appeals from an order of the circuit court affirming an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Board (one commissioner dissenting) which in turn affirmed an order on remand entered by a hearing referee. The referee upheld a determination order of the Closing and Evaluation Division awarding claimant permanent total disability. The sole issue is whether claimant’s disability is the result of occupational disease. We have reviewed the record de novo ■and we adopt the following from the opinion and order of the referee:

“The employer contends…