Allen v. Oklahoma Turnpike Authority

LAVENDER, Justice:

There is involved here for review an order of the State Industrial Court sitting en banc denying the claimant Workmen’s Compensation benefits. Parties will be referred to as they appeared before the State Industrial Court.

Claimant on September 9, 1964, while working for respondent at a hazardous occupation coming within the provisions of the Oklahoma Workmen’s Compensation Act sustained an accidental personal injury. He testified that while lifting guard rails he felt a sharp pain in his groin, hip, and back. He reported to his employer, “I think I have ruptured myself, I am…