Paragould Laundry & Dry Cleaning Co. v. Rogers

On April 16, 1942, while employed by the appellant laundry company, appellee, Rogers, hereinafter referred to as claimant, stepped on a small box to turn off a ceiling fan. The box tilted and claimant fell, striking the edge of the box in a sitting position. Medical attention revealed that claimant had sustained a fracture of his coccyx or tail bone. Claimant was earning, at the time of his injury, a wage of $15 per week, with a bonus of $10 per month.

A surgical operation ivas performed, removing the coccyx. Upon claimant’s contention that the operation had not restored him to the condition…