Freeman United Coal Mining Co. v. Industrial Commission

Lawrence Smith (claimant) filed an application for adjustment of claim pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 48, par. 138.1 et seq. (now 820 ILCS Ann. 305/1 et seq. (Michie 1993 & Supp. 1998))) alleging that while working for Freeman United Coal Mining Company (employer) he suffered repetitive trauma injuries to his wrist and arm as a result of using a wrench in an awkward position. In his application,, the claimant alleged an accident date of August 25, 1992. He subsequently filed a petition for penalties based upon the employer’s alleged refusal to pay…