Arco Polymers, Inc. v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge DiSalle,

Arco 'Polymers, Inc. (Employer) and its insurer have appealed from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming a referee’s award of benefits to Shirley Croston (Claimant) by reason of a determination that Claimant became totally disabled by anthracosilicosis on May 29, 1975, as a result of his “cumulative” exposure to coal and other noxious dust, smoke and fumes which “emanated” from various operations in Claimant’s work area. Given the date and nature of the disability, the referee assessed 50% of the liability for compensation on Employer…