MATTER OF GORDON v. MOHAWK CARPET MILLS, INC.


13 A.D.2d 560 (1961)

In the Matter of the Claim of Helen Gordon, Respondent, v. Mohawk Carpet Mills, Inc., et al., Appellants. Workmen's Compensation Board, Respondent

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

March 9, 1961


The deceased employee worked as a molder in the employer's foundry from 1922 to 1934 and it is undisputed that during that period he was exposed to silica. In 1934 he was transferred to the plant protection department wherein he worked until his death from pneumonia due to silicosis in December, 1952. There was evidence presented indicating that during the period from 1934 to 1952 the decedent visited portions of the employer's premises in which silica was present. The board...

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