Caterpillar Tractor Co. v. Industrial Commission

Caterpillar Tractor Company appeals from a judgment of the circuit court of Will County confirming an award of workmen’s compensation to Ralph Taylor, an employee. The sole question is whether the claim was barred by the period of limitation prescribed in the Workmen’s Compensation Act.

The injury was sustained on September 23, 1957, when small pieces of steel flew into Taylor’s left eye. At that time he went to a specialist to have the metal removed, and then returned to his job. He lost no time from work. Four years later his eye became blurry. He entered a hospital, where a piece of steel…