Anderson v. Department of Labor & Industries

On March 6, 1936, plaintiff, while engaged in extrahazardous employment, sustained an injury to his left foot, which necessitated an amputation of the leg halfway between the knee and ankle. He was afforded treatment, given allowance for time loss, and awarded $1,560 permanent partial disability under the industrial insurance act. The award for permanent partial disability was the maximum allowable under the statute then in force for amputation below the knee. The department closed his claim September 16, 1938.

On September 4, 1941, plaintiff petitioned the department to reopen his claim on…