Shanahan v. Pocahontas Fuel Co.

On November 20, 1949, John Shanahan filed a claim against Pocahontas Fuel Company, Incorporated, before the Industrial Commission of Virginia for compensation because of disability dué to silicosis allegedly contracted by him while in the employ of defendant.

Claimant’s application for compensation was first heard by Commissioner Robinson on February 18, 1950, and it was then shown that he had suffered a “30 per cent general partial” disability caused by silicosis. On November 1, 1950, an award by that Commissioner was made in his favor for $16.74 per week for 300 weeks beginning as of August…