World Color Press v. Industrial Commission

Claimant, Thomas J. Young, sought benefits pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 48, par. 138.1 et seq.) for injuries to his right hand, which occurred in the course of his employment as a maintenance worker for World Color Press.

On June 16, 1981, Young was repairing a book strapper when he caught his right hand in a machine clamp. His hand -was trapped for approximately one minute, and upon release, it began to swell and his fingers grew numb.

Young initially underwent two surgeries, the last of which was on September 2, 1982. Young sought benefits…