Kentucky Cardinal Coal Corp. v. Delph

Opinion of the Court by

Morris, Commissioner—

Reversing.

Appellee, an .experienced miner about forty-three years of age,- at the timé of his injury was operating a coal.cutting machine in appellant’s mine, and while thus engaged a large quantity of rock fell, catching and badly crushing his hand and wrist. It is agreed that Delph received Ms injury in the course of employment; tliat parties were operating under the Act; that his wage was sufficient to entitle him to maximum compensation.

On February 10, 1942, all interested parties signed an agreement to the effect that Delph’s disability was…