Buell v. State Industrial Accident Commission

The circuit court dismissed this workman’s appeal from an order of the State Industrial Accident Commission closing his claim. The court held that the Commission’s order was a nonappealable order. The workman now appeals to this court.

This case arises out of an accident that occurred on December 7, 1959. The workman was allowed five days’ temporary total disability, and the case was closed by an order dated May 17, 1960. This order was the first final award of compensation to the claimant. On February 16, 1961, the claim was reopened by the Commission on its own motion pursuant to ORS…