MATTER OF MUNIAK v. ACF INDUS., INC.


6 A.D.2d 923 (1958)

In the Matter of the Claim of Matthew A. Muniak, Respondent, v. Acf Industries, Inc., Appellant. Workmen's Compensation Board, Respondent

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Third Department.

July 3, 1958


Claimant worked in a metal products plant as a machine operator, grinder and burner. It is conceded the work is competent to produce an inguinal hernia and it is not disputed claimant had a left inguinal hernia March 18, 1955, discovered by the employer's physician. There is adequate proof that the work actually caused the hernia, added to the concession that it was competent to cause it. The board's finding that this is an occupational disease is thus adequately supported...

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