Claim of Saponaro v. Walgro Products, Inc.

Appeal from a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Board, filed December 8, 1971. Claimant’s decedent was employed by appellant Walgro from August 2, 1962 until April 3, 1963, when he was laid off due to lack of work. He commenced working for respondent Grippo on April 10, 1963 and ceased, at his doctor’s suggestion, on September 26, 1963. Death came on January 17, 1966 as a result of pulmonary emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis and chronic bronchitis. The board found that there was medical evidence that these conditions “were a direct result of his occupation as a buffer, grinder, and metal and…