Montano v. Industrial Commission

CASE, Judge.

This matter is before us by writ of certiorari to review the lawfulness of a decision upon hearing and findings and award for noncompensable claim entered by the Industrial Commission.

On 7 October 1970, petitioner, while employed by Royden Construction Company, sustained an injury to his lower back. At the time of his injury, he was working as. a laborer operating a jackhammer. Petitioner testified at the hearing that when he lifted the jackhammer upon the compressor, he felt a pulling in his back. He consulted a doctor and was hospitalized with a lumbosacral strain and sprain.

Peti…