Massingill v. Industrial Commission

HOWARD, Judge.

On February 18, 1963, the petitioner, a 55 year-old “cat” operator injured his neck when his “cat” ran upon a large boulder and suddenly slipped sideways.

Petitioner was seen by Dr. Walter M. O’Brien on February 22, 1963. Dr. O’Brien diagnosed petitioner’s injuries as a sprain to the spinal musculature from the neck to the lower dorsal area. Petitioner continued under this doctor’s care until May 30, 1963. Petitioner subsequently left the State of Arizona and went to Fairbanks, Alaska without being discharged by Dr. O’Brien.

A Findings and Award for Temporary Disability was issued…