Denver-Golden Corp. v. Minikus

*189Opinion by

Mr. Justice Frantz.

Denver-Golden Corporation, Schwartzwalder Mine and the State Compensation Insurance Fund allege error in the affirmation by the district court of an award in favor of Fred G. Minikus. The Industrial Commission had affirmed the award of the referee.

Fred G. Minikus injured his back while working in the Denver-Golden mine. The incident giving rise to his claim occurred when he was removing a vibrating drill from a low-bored hole in the mine face. Mr. Minikus, who had a history of back trouble, experienced pain at this time and was unable to stand erect. The…