Giordiano v. Uniroyal, Inc.

This is an original petition for workmen’s compensation. After a hearing before the trial commissioner, a decree was entered ordering payment of total incapacity benefits. The employer took an appeal to the full commission. The full commission with one member dissenting affirmed the trial commissioner’s finding and an appropriate decree was entered. Thereafter, the employer prosecuted this appeal.

In 1969, Uniroyal operated a large plant in Woonsocket where it employed many persons in the manufacture of rubber and canvas footwear. Stella Giordiano worked at this plant as a stitcher. She…