KELLY, J.
This is an appeal from an order of the workmen's compensation commission modifying the award of the deputy commissioner.
The main question presented is whether there was competent evidence to sustain the conclusion of the commission that:
"Since plaintiff's employment as coal loader presents a hazard of back distress greater than that found generally in employment, we find that he received a personal injury due to causes and conditions characteristic...
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