Casimer Gacioch began working for Stroh Brewery on February 24, 1947. When he began his work for Stroh, he was predisposed to alcoholism, but he had not yet become an uncontrolled alcoholic.

Beer was provided free at the brewery and was available to all employees on the job. This availability had been negotiated through a collective bargaining agreement. Employees could drink beer during their breaks and at lunch with no limit on the amount.

Mr. Gacioch did not drink at home during the week but drank three or four bottles of beer on the weekend. At work, he drankbottles a day. He was not a test taster; he ran a machine that fed cases of beer to a soaker.

He became an alcoholic, was intoxicated on the job, and could not perform his work. He was fired on August 30, 1974.

Mr. Gacioch pursued a workers' compensation claim against Stroh because the free-beer policy accelerated his problem. Explain whether he is entitled to worker's compensation.Please be as thorough as possible with your response.