Isaacs v. Cedar Creek Mining Co.

CLAY, Commissioner.

This workmen’s compensation claim was filed by the widow and child of Raymond Isaacs, who worked as a coal miner for the appellee company. The Board dismissed the claim on the ground that Isaacs’ death was not attributable to his employment. The circuit court affirmed the Board’s ruling.

On July 28, 1965, while shoveling coal, Isaacs collapsed and was sent to a hospital where he was treated for approximately a week. He was then discharged and the attending physician testified that he was “in completely good condition”. He had been suffering from severe headaches and the…