Associated Employers' Reciprocal v. State Industrial Commission

The N. S. Sherman Machine & Iron Works, a corporation, while engaged in the work of constructing sewer systems, had employed James Plunkett as a common laborer. Prior to the 3rd day of July, 1920, Plunkett had been digging in ditches, using a pick, and while so engaged bruised his right hand. The bruis-e to the hand of Plunkett became so painful h-e was forced to cease work on the 4th day of July, 1920, and was unable to return to work until about the 1st day of September, 1920.

The N. S. Sherman Machine & Iron Works continued to pay Plunkett his wages during the months of July and August.…