Blair v. General Electric Co.

PALMORE, Chief Justice.

This is a workmen’s compensation proceeding in which Elmer L. Blair, a die-setter, employed by General Electric Company, was awarded benefits under KRS 342.-730(l)(c) 16 for total loss of vision in one eye. Though it is clear from the evidence and, of course, could scarcely be denied, that such an injury results in some degree of permanent occupational disability, the board rejected Blair’s contention that his recovery is not limited to the scheduled or “price tag” figure set by KRS 342.730(l)(c) 16, but comes within the enlarging provision of KRS 342.730(l)(c) 27.

Blair’…