Martinez v. Taylor Forge & Pipe Works

Plaintiffs-appellants appeal from a decision of the full Industrial Board denying their applications for award under the Workmen’s Compensation Act 1 and Workmen’s Occupa tional Diseases Act. 2

The facts favorable to the Industrial Board decision show that the appellants were employed as operators of a steam hammer in defendant-appellee’s forge shop for periods of five to 20 years. Due to the nature of the work done in the plant, there was a high level of noise. Appellants complain of a permanent partial noise-induced hearing loss which occurred gradually during their lengthy employment. Their…