Palmore v. Swiney

HOWARD, Judge.

The appellee, Simon Swiney, became disabled in October, 1976, due to the onset of silicosis/pneumoconiosis which had developed during the course of his employment as a coal miner. Swiney was 63 years of age at the time and had worked as a coal miner for approximately 45 years.

On October 9, 1978, the Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Board found that Swi-ney was 100% occupationally disabled as a result of this condition, and awarded him benefits of $96.00 per week. The award was broken down into amounts to be paid by three different parties. Rita Coal Company was to pay $19.20 per…