Court of Civil Appeals of Oklahoma October 16, 1979, No. 52916 (J. F. Thermal Products v. Parker)

BRIGHTMIRE, Judge.

The 38-year-old claimant, Andrew Parker, was hired by J. F. Thermal Products, Inc. in March 1975 and worked for it as a “fitter-welder” until he became disabled in July 1976. His claim for workers’ compen-. sation was heard July 31,1978 when he was awarded compensation after being found to be totally and permanently disabled as a result of work-related lung damage.