Donk Bros. Coal & Coke Co. v. Industrial Commission

Defendant in error, John Roach, was injured while in plaintiff in error’s mine on the 6th day of February, 1919. He was driving a motor used for drawing coal cars when struck on the right side of the face by a dable. He was knocked off the motor and the back of his head struck violently against an empty car. He suffered at that time a general paralysis of the right side of the face, including the right eye. Plaintiff in error furnished medical treatment. Roach remained at his work and lost no time. He filed application for compensation on October 16, 1919, alleging that he had an accident…