Ferrell v. Day & Zimmerman, Inc.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Owsley, J.:

This is an appeal from an order of modification on an original award for workers’ compensation.

Claimant, Helen Mae Ferrell, began working for respondent, Day & Zimmerman, Inc., as a powder packer on February 8, 1968. On October 9, 1973, she suffered aback injury while on the job, necessitating a laminectomy. An award of temporary total disability for 415 weeks was entered in her favor on October 29, 1974. This award was not appealed. On December 29, 1975, respondent filed an application for modification and review pursuant to K.S.A. 1975…