James F. O'Neil, Inc. v. Livings

Appellant, James F. O’Neil, Inc., a self-insurer, appeals from a judgment of the Circuit Court of Washington County affirming an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Commission awarding compensation to J. D. Livings. The appellee cross appeals.

J. D. Livings was employed by the appellant as a welder. He was earning $106.00 per week. On October 15, 1953, he attempted to pick up a pipe which resulted in an injury to his back. He was examined by Dr. Berry and sent to the Greenville Hospital for a period of eight days. Dr. Berry reported that the appellee had a rupture of an intervertebral disc,…