MATTER OF CUMMINGS v. TENNECO CHEMS. DIV., AM. PLASTICS


53 A.D.2d 944 (1976)

In the Matter of the Claim of May Cummings, Respondent, v. Tenneco Chemicals Division, American Plastics, et al., Appellants. Workmen's Compensation Board, Respondent

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

July 8, 1976


Claimant commenced work with the employer, a manufacturer of plastic products, in September of 1955. In the course of her employment claimant was constantly exposed to heavy concentrations of dust, and the fumes of many pungent and volatile chemicals. In 1959, claimant first experienced respiratory difficulties, and was disabled from work between March 23 and September 10 of that year. In February of 1960, a machine in appellant's plant exploded and claimant was overcome...

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