Bolnick v. Industrial Commission

On August 16, 1976, claimant, Leonard Bolnick, fell in his company warehouse injuring his wrist. An Industrial Commission arbitrator awarded compensation, computing it on the basis of annual earnings of $51,620.92 and an average weekly wage of $997.71. On review the Industrial Commission found the yearly earnings to be $16,800 and the average weekly wage to be $323. Certiorari to the circuit court of Cook County resulted in confirmation of the Commission award. The case is before us pursuant to claimant’s appeal under our Rule 302(a). 73 Ill. 2d R. 302(a).

The sole issue presented here is the…