DeStoop v. Department of Labor & Industries

During the month of January, 1934, Aime DeStoop, while engaged in extrahazardous employment within the protection of the workmen’s compensation act, was severely injured by the falling of a dry kiln door, which struck him on the head. He was paid time loss to March 25, 1934, and his claim was closed by order of the supervisor three days thereafter.

August 15, 1935, Mr. DeStoop applied for a reopening of his claim, which was denied by the supervisor. On appeal to the joint board, an order was entered reopening the claim on the question of aggravation, and after several hearings, the joint board…