Linville v. Steel Fixture Manufacturing Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Schroeder, J.:

This is an appeal in a workmen’s compensation case challenging an award of compensation to the claimant by reason of an occupational disease which involves the application of K. S. A. 44-5a04.

The claimant, William O. Linville, commenced employment with the respondent, Steel Fixture Manufacturing Company, on September 15, 1967. He was employed as a general laborer with duties in the assembly of cases manufactured by the plant, and in helping to crate completed assemblies for shipment. Druring his employment from September to December,…